Two or more servings per day of milk, yogurt or cheese was associated with a statistically significant lower systolic blood pressure.
July 31, 2013
The study used baseline data from a subgroup of children aged 8 to 10 years enrolled in the ongoing Quebec Adipose and Lifestyle Investigation in Youth (QUALITY) study.
Sodium-reduction efforts remain on the food industry's radar, but those effortsare proving more complex and challenging than simply finding a new version of salt.
American researchers who looked at the diets of some 2,000 volunteers, found those who regularly ate a little yoghurt were less likely to develop high blood pressure.
Individuals who ingest the highest amounts of soy protein in a day appear to see a significant lowering of their systolic blood pressure, researchers reported.
New research announced at the American College of Cardiology's 61st Annual Scientific Session suggests eating raisins three times a day may significantly lower blood pressure.