Association Between Protein Intake and Blood Pressure

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Abstract
Despite progress in the detection, evaluation, and treatment of hypertension, most of the adult population has prehypertensive or high blood pressure levels, with a consequent increase in cardiovascular risk.1,2 To combat this, populationwide efforts are needed to modify adverse lifestyles leading to high blood pressure levels.3 Current recommendations emphasize reduced salt intake and increased potassium intake, avoidance or correction of excess alcohol and calorie consumption, and adoption of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension combination diet, shown to contribute significantly to further blood pressure reduction.3-5