Including a rice bran fraction in dietary supplements or functional
foods could lower blood pressure, says Japanese researchers who
have developed a new method of rice bran extraction.
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.
Some UK ethnic groups are at an increased risk of suffering ill
effects as a result of too much salt according to CASH, which is
making the African Caribbean population the focus of next year's
National Salt Awareness Week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
A milk ingredient made by Dutch ingredients business DMV
International can effectively reduce blood pressure in hypertensive
patients, the company reported this week.