Milk and Soy Protein Intake Reduce Systolic BP

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News Author: Lisa Nainggolan
CME Author: Désirée Lie, MD, MSEd

Authors and Disclosures

CME Released: 07/21/2011; Valid for credit through 07/21/2012

Clinical Context

According to He and colleagues, hypertension is highly prevalent, and a 2-mm Hg reduction in systolic blood pressure (BP) could lead to a 6% reduction in stroke mortality rates, a 4% reduction in coronary artery mortality rates, and a 3% reduction in all-cause mortality rates. A diet rich in dairy products has been shown to reduce BP in clinical trials, perhaps because of the high content of potassium and calcium in these diets.

This randomized, double-blind, crossover trial compares the effect of soy protein, milk protein, and refined carbohydrates on systolic and diastolic BP in adults with prehypertension or stage I hypertension./.../