Project Number: 1235-51530-008-17
Project Type: Trust

Start Date: Jan 01, 2008
End Date: Jan 30, 2012

Objective:
The objective of this agreement is to collaborate in conducting a clinical study to 1) determine if whey protein decreases blood pressure compared to isoenergetic consumption of maltodextrin, 2) determine if whey protein decreases blood pressure compared to isonitrogenous and isoenergetic consumption of soy protein, and 3) investigate the relationship between reduced blood pressure associated with whey protein consumption and systemic inflammation.

Approach:
A double-blind, randomized controlled trial is designed to investigate the effect of whey protein on blood pressure in overweight or obese prehypertensive individuals fed controlled diets to maintain body weight. Whey protein, soy protein and maltodextrin (40 g/d) will be fed in a crossover study to determine if the source of protein is an important component of the hypothesized hypotensive responsive of whey.