Effect of a cheese rich in angiotensin-converting enzyme-inhibiting peptides (Gamalost(®)) and a Gouda-type cheese on blood pressure: results of a randomised trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High blood pressure (BP) is the leading risk factor for global disease burden, contributing to 7% of global disability adjusted life years. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)-inhibiting bioactive peptides have the potential to reduce BP in humans. These peptides have been identified in many dairy products and have been associated with significant reductions in BP.

Objective

The objective of this trial was to examine whether a cheese rich in ACE-inhibiting peptides (Gamalost(®)), or a standard Gouda-type cheese could lower BP.

Design

A total of 153 healthy participants were randomised to one of three parallel arms: Gamalost(®) (n=53, 50 g/day for 8 weeks), Gouda-type cheese (n=50, 80 g/day for 8 weeks), and control (n=50). BP and anthropometric measurements

SUBMITTER: Nilsen R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4976624 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature