Daily
consumption products containing soy isoflavones could help to
significantly reduce blood pressure across the general population,
acorrding to a new study.
The research reports that consumption of the soy compound could lead to
as much as a 10 mmHg drop in systolic blood pressure for people with
slightly raised blood pressures – known as pre-hypertension. In
addition, the study finds for the first time that there is a particular
benefit for African American populations – who are known to have a
higher risk of raised blood pressure
.
«What’s unique about this study is that the results are ver applicable
to the general population. Our results strongly suggest a blood pressure
benefit for moderate amounts of dietary isoflavone intake in young
black and white adults,» said the leader of the study. She also noted
that even after controlling for age, sex, BMI, smoking, alcohol,
physical activity and total caloric intake, the relationship between
daily isoflavones and lower systolic blood pressure remained. She
explained that as a result, the study helps to lay groundwork for future
randomised controlled trials, in order to help better understand the
association between isoflavones and blood pressure.
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Source: Nutraingredients