Protein In Milk Lowers Blood Pressure

Victoria Aly Author: Victoria Aly Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022
Protein In Milk Lowers Blood Pressure

Whey protein and casein are the two milk proteins that are the new proven fighters against hypertension.

Whey protein, one of the main proteins found in milk, has the ability to lower blood pressure. The conclusion is based on data from a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition .
 
When processing dairy products into cheese, the water that drains from the cheese during straining is called whey . Evaporation of water from the liquid produces a white powdery mass known as whey protein . It is a popular dietary supplement among athletes and fitness enthusiasts who aim to increase muscle mass, despite the lack of sufficient evidence for this effect.
 
The study involved 42 volunteers with a mild form of hypertension . They ate twice a day shakes containing whey protein, casein (another milk protein) or maltodextrin - a carbohydrate without affecting blood pressure, which served as a control. The consumption of these drinks lasted 8 weeks.
 
 
 
At the end of the study, it was found that the consumption of 56 grams of whey protein per day led to a decrease in systolic pressure by 3 points and diastolic by 2, compared with the control group, in which no change in blood was observed. Both whey protein and casein were responsible for improved vascular function and a small but statistically relevant decrease in blood cholesterol levels .
 
The effect of milk consumption, in this case, is considered mild, but significant compared to the fight against high blood pressure in combination with other health practices. Limiting salt intake, regular sports activity, a varied diet,  limiting harmful habits such as smoking , alcohol and caffeine consumption - in themselves these and many other factors lower blood pressure slightly, but practiced together, their combined effect greatly reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and prolongs life expectancy.

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