Consuming low-fat dairy products such as skim milk, yogurt, and cottage cheese may help decrease the risk of high blood pressure, according to a study published in the Feb. 7 issue of Hypertension. During a 10-year study that included 28,886 women age 45 or older, 8,710 participants developed hypertension.
Those who consumed more than two servings a day of low-fat dairy products had a 10-15 percent reduced risk of hypertension compared to those who consumed low-fat dairy products less than once a month. No association was found between consuming high-fat dairy products (such as whole milk, sour cream, ice cream, and cream cheese) and lower blood pressure. The researchers recommend that women consume three servings of low-fat dairy products daily.
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