Friday, February 18, 2011

Whey Lowers Blood Pressure

Washington State University researchers have found that whey protein, eaten daily, lowers blood pressure.  In a six-week study of 71 young men and women, 28 grams of whey protein per day in a beverage significantly lowered unhealthy levels of blood pressure.  It did not change healthy blood-pressure levels.  The study, published in the International Dairy Journal, noted that the protein is known to improve blood vessel function.

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