Abstract
Observational and clinical studies show benefits of additional plant and dairy protein on systolic blood pressure (SBP). However, the effects of a moderate protein diet rich in animal protein on SBP has not been examined. We hypothesized that a moderate protein DASH‐like diet containing lean beef would significantly reduce SBP.Forty moderately hypercholesterolemic individuals (LDL‐C >110 mg/dL) were enrolled in a randomized crossover controlled feeding study. Participants were fed an Average American control diet (AAD; 33% total fat, 12% SFA, 49% carbohydrate (CHO), 19% protein (PRO), 0.7 oz beef/d], DASH (27% total fat, 6% SFA, 50% CHO, 19% PRO, 1.0 oz beef/d), BOLD (28% total fat, 6% SFA, 54% CHO, 19% PRO, 4.0 oz beef/d), and BOLD+ (28% total fat, 6% SFA, 46% CHO, 28% PRO, 5.4 oz beef/d) diets for 5 weeks with a 1 week washout period between diets. In addition to SBP, endothelial function and vascular elasticity via EndoPat were measured. SBP was significantly decreased on the BOLD+ diet (−4.24 mm Hg) compared to AAD. Augmentation Index (AI) was significantly reduced in participants on the BOLD diet (−4.1%) compared to AAD. There were no significant effects of the dietary treatments on reactive hyperemia index.In conclusion, a moderate protein diet including lean beef improves SBP. The inclusion of lean beef in a DASH‐like diet also improves vascular elasticity. Supported by: Beef Checkoff.
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