Was named Italian cheese, which helps to reduce the pressure
Researchers say that daily consumption of cheese Grana Padano, which is similar to Parmesan, as useful as the administration of drugs against high blood pressure. According to the experts, the peptides contained in the cheese, relax blood vessels, acting in the same way as the tablets from hypertension.
Hypertension is considered a "silent killer" because it often has no symptoms persist. If hypertension is left untreated, it can lead to heart attacks, strokes and kidney disease.
The study involved 30 patients with high blood pressure. The participants were given either a daily 30 g Grana Padano cheese a day, or cheese a placebo for two months.
The data showed that subjects who regularly consumed the cheese, systolic blood pressure decreased by 7-8 points, and diastolic blood pressure - 5-7 points. No changes in body mass index, as well as cholesterol levels and blood sugar levels have been reported.
Hypertension is considered a "silent killer" because it often has no symptoms persist. If hypertension is left untreated, it can lead to heart attacks, strokes and kidney disease.
The study involved 30 patients with high blood pressure. The participants were given either a daily 30 g Grana Padano cheese a day, or cheese a placebo for two months.
The data showed that subjects who regularly consumed the cheese, systolic blood pressure decreased by 7-8 points, and diastolic blood pressure - 5-7 points. No changes in body mass index, as well as cholesterol levels and blood sugar levels have been reported.