What is the connection between a DASH dietary pattern and cardiometabolic outcomes?
A recent umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses conducted by Chiavaroli et al. (2019) concluded that a DASH dietary pattern may have a positive effect on cardiometabolic outcomes such as reduced blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and body mass index. Furthermore, the review suggested that a DASH dietary pattern may be beneficial for reducing the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. However, the authors noted that more research is needed to better understand the effects of a DASH dietary pattern on cardiometabolic outcomes.  