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World J Hypertens. Aug 23, 2015; 5(3): 104-106
Published online Aug 23, 2015. doi: 10.5494/wjh.v5.i3.104
Published online Aug 23, 2015. doi: 10.5494/wjh.v5.i3.104
Dairy: A lower percent investment in the volatile hypertensive environment
Miriam E Pearman, Hirofumi Tanaka, Cardiovascular Aging Research Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, United States
Author contributions: Pearman ME and Tanaka H wrote the paper.
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Correspondence to: Hirofumi Tanaka, PhD, Cardiovascular Aging Research Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, University of Texas at Austin, 2109 San Jacinto. Blvd, D3700, Austin, TX 78712, United States. htanaka@austin.utexas.edu
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Received: March 26, 2015
Peer-review started: March 28, 2015
First decision: May 13, 2015
Revised: June 1, 2015
Accepted: July 7, 2015
Article in press: July 8, 2015
Published online: August 23, 2015
Processing time: 155 Days and 14.3 Hours
Peer-review started: March 28, 2015
First decision: May 13, 2015
Revised: June 1, 2015
Accepted: July 7, 2015
Article in press: July 8, 2015
Published online: August 23, 2015
Processing time: 155 Days and 14.3 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Low-fat dairy has shown to be effective in lowering blood pressure in a hypertensive population. Contributing mechanisms include the angiotensin-converting enzyme-inhibiting effects of peptides and possible interplay between calcium and vitamin D. Easily added to the diet, low-fat dairy is an attractive addition to nutritional, lifestyle, and pharmacological interventions to treat hypertension.