Blood Pressure

High blood pressure continues to be a critical concern for many Americans and populations around the world. Currently, moderate evidence indicates that intake of dairy is associated with lower blood pressure in adults. The Dairy Research Institute is committed to providing additional clinical evidence to fully explore the relationship between dairy intake and blood pressure to address consumer needs and health.

Headlines

Study Finds Increased Consumption of Low-Fat Dairy May Help Decrease Elevated Blood Pressure Risk

April 4, 2011

Dairy Research Institute Advisory: Top 2010 Insights, Look Ahead to 2011
January 4, 2011

Current Research

Dairy Risk of Hypertension: Framingham Offspring and PREMIER Studies
Boston University School of Medicine
Expected Completion Date: 2013

Hypotensive Effects of Conventional Dairy Products: Role of Arterial Stiffness
The University of Texas-Austin
Expected Completion:2013

Vasoprotective Activities of Low-fat Milk in Individuals With Metabolic Syndrome
University of Connecticut
Expected Completion Date: 2013

A Randomized, Controlled Trial to Assess the Effects Of Low-fat Dairy Intake on Endothelial Function and Blood Pressure in Subjects With Pre-hypertension or Stage-1 Hypertension
Biofortis-Provident Clinical Research
Expected Completion Date: 2012

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