Highlights► Inorganic nitrate supplementation does not alter endothelial function in healthy volunteers. ► Despite this, there was a reduction in blood pressure and improvement in arterial compliance. ► Improvements in vascular function are likely to contribute to the beneficial effects of inorganic nitrate on blood pressure.
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