Effect of Yogurt Intake Frequency on Blood Pressure: A Cross-Sectional Study

Yogurt consumption is a significant factor in reducing the risk of hypertension and preventing cardiovascular diseases. Although increasing evidence has emerged regarding the potential benefits of probiotics in hypertension, there is a lack of large, cross-sectional studies assessing the association...

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Main Authors: Xinqi Li, Zhuo Zhao, Lin Na, Wenjing Cui, Xiaona Che, Jing Chang, Xin Xue
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-01-01
Series:International Journal of Hypertension
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/8040917
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Summary:Yogurt consumption is a significant factor in reducing the risk of hypertension and preventing cardiovascular diseases. Although increasing evidence has emerged regarding the potential benefits of probiotics in hypertension, there is a lack of large, cross-sectional studies assessing the association between yogurt intake and blood pressure parameters. We aimed to evaluate the association between yogurt intake frequency and blood pressure. A cross-sectional study was designed using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2003 to 2004 and 2005 to 2006. We included 3, 068 adults with blood pressure data and yogurt intake data. Multivariate regression analyses revealed significant inverse associations between yogurt and systolic blood pressure (P<0.05), diastolic blood pressure (P<0.05), and mean arterial pressure (P<0.05) in nonhypertensive participants (n = 1 822) but not in hypertensive participants (n = 1 246). Furthermore, a high frequency of yogurt intake prevented hypertension; however, no additional antihypertensive effects were observed in patients already diagnosed with hypertension.
ISSN:2090-0392