Researchers in Finland investigating the blood-pressure lowering
effect of a fermented milk drink with a high tripeptide
concentration have concluded that it shows potential as a dietary
approach to hypertension management.
Following a high-carbohydrate diet may raise type-2 diabetics'
blood pressure by a modest degree if followed in the long term,
suggest researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern
Medical Center.
Replacing some carbs with protein and monounsaturated fat can
improve cholesterol levels, further lower blood pressure and reduce
overall heart disease risk, suggests a new study out today.
A standardized olive leaf extract produced by Frutarom lowered
blood pressure in people with mild hypertension, reported the
company's researchers at a conference last month.
Swiss dairy group Emmi is rolling out the blood-pressure lowering
drink Evolus to its home market this month, under license with
Finnish dairy group Valio.
Two weight loss supplements containing bitter orange extract
increased the heart rate of healthy subjects in a new study, a sign
that the supplements may pose health risks for users, say the
authors.
Dairy peptides marketed by Japan's Calpis effectively reduce blood
pressure after just three weeks of consumption, shows a new study
that is good news for Unilever, which has recently added the
ingredient to its range.
Increasing consumer concern about high blood pressure will increase
demand for foods with active ingredients to control BP levels,
according to the market development manager at dairy ingredients
firm DMV, Daniella Witte.
The scientific evidence on ephedra is not a closed book, according
to researchers at the University of California, who conducted a
study to determine whether repeated dosing and formulas including
caffeine contribute to the adverse...
Taking soy protein supplements could help prevent high blood
pressure in people at risk, and lower it in those with early stage
hypertension, said US researchers this week.
Health benefits of the Mediterranean diet continue to gain credence
with yet another study showing a diet rich in fruit, vegetables and
olive oil could reduce the risk of heart disease.
Leading Japanese drinks maker Suntory says it has found sesamin,
one of the lignans most abundant in sesame seed and oil, helps to
control high blood pressure.
Dairy products designed to lower blood pressure are being
introduced in Spain and Portugal this month under new licensing
deals with Finnish functional dairy firm Valio.
Foods that can help control the common incidence of blood pressure
offer growing opportunities for industry, and a recent study boosts
the case revealing that children who consistently eat more servings
of dairy foods, fruits and...
Government campaigns to reduce salt consumption in consumer diets
are in place but scientists in Switzerland are calling for new
research into the possible beneficial effects of salt increase in
pregnant women with high blood pressure.
Consumption of olive oil is inversely associated with blood
pressure, report Greek researchers, revealing an additional factor
behind its protective effect on heart health.
Japanese firm Riken Vitamin has developed a seaweed jelly with an
ingredient that helps to control high blood pressure, according to
an Asia Pulse report.
Japanese functional food company Yakult will next month launch a
new fermented drink designed to lower blood pressure on its home
market, according to a report.
Scientists from Danish company Chr Hansen say they have developed a
lactic acid bacteria that may lower blood pressure when added to
yoghurt and other foods.
Hydrolysed whey proteins significantly reduce blood pressure in a
small clinical trial, likely by altering multiple cardiovascular
disease risk facters, reported researchers at a recent diabetes
conference, writes Dominique Patton.
Men at high risk of heart disease could consider adding soy protein
to their diets to reduce their chances of developing the disease,
the world's biggest killer, report researchers.
Melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone found in the body, might
one day offer a new approach to traditional high blood pressure
treatments, according to a report in today's rapid access issue of
Hypertension.
A single dose of a dietary supplement containing ephedra and
caffeine can increase blood pressure and cause changes that have
the potential to affect heart rhythms, shows a new study by
American researchers.
A milk ingredient made by Dutch ingredients business DMV
International can effectively reduce blood pressure in hypertensive
patients, the company reported this week.
Food and drink products designed specially for people with
hypertension could soon be available on the market, after
researchers claimed this week to have found an acceptable amount of
potassium to reduce blood pressure.
Adding long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids to infant formula
milk appears to be linked to lower blood pressure later in
childhood, and may cut the risk of heart disease in adult life,
finds a study in this week's BMJ.
Substituting sesame oil for other cooking oils appears to help
reduce high blood pressure and lower the amount of medication
needed to control hypertension, Indian researchers reported in the
US yesterday.
A daily glass of grape juice may help men with hypertension lower
their blood pressure, according to results from a preliminary study
presented in the US last week.
A new study calls into question the use of supplements for people
with high blood pressure. The latest research suggests that vitamin
A and E could both raise blood pressure levels, although it
confirms the benefits of vitamin C.
Recent research suggests that coffee may be beneficial for heart
health. Now, a team of Swiss scientists say that it is ingredients
other than caffeine which are responsible for the stimulating
effects of the beverage on the cardiovascular...
New research suggests that losing even modest amounts of weight can
pay off in better health. Researchers at the University of North
Carolina report in Obesity Research this month that losing
weight decreases activity of a key enzyme...
New guidelines for reducing blood pressure advise increasing
potassium and fruit and veg intake, but they also stress caution
when it comes to supplements such as omega-3 and calcium, and
'unregulated' botanicals.
New research published this week could help scientists to explain
the role of magnesium in regulating blood pressure. US scientists
show how magnesium activates microscopic ion channels in the
membrane of a cell, important in blood...
A study published in the recent issue of the American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition finds that health benefits from soy protein
may not, after all, depend on the levels of soy isoflavones
present.
A new supplement based on a milk protein designed to relieve stress
and combat insomnia is said to work better than traditional
remedies such as kava kava and St John's Wort.