Maternal intake of dietary protein from plant and animal sources and development of pharmacologically treated hypertension within 10 years after pregnancy - Summary - MDSpire
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Maternal intake of dietary protein from plant and animal sources and development of pharmacologically treated hypertension within 10 years after pregnancy
To investigate associations between intake of protein from plant and animal sources and the risk of development of pharmacologically treated hypertension in Norwegian mothers up to 10 years post-pregnancy.
Key Findings:
2.5% of women developed hypertension within 10 years post-delivery.
Dairy protein intake, particularly from milk/yoghurt, was inversely associated with hypertension (HR 0.76 for highest vs. lowest quintile).
Red meat protein intake was positively associated with hypertension (HR 1.27 for fourth vs. first quintile).
No significant associations were found for plant-based protein sources.
Interpretation:
The study suggests that higher consumption of dairy protein may lower the risk of hypertension, while higher intake of red meat protein may increase this risk in women post-pregnancy.
Limitations:
The study is observational and cannot establish causation.
Dietary intake was self-reported, which may introduce bias.
The study population was limited to Norwegian mothers, which may affect generalizability.
Conclusion:
This research highlights the differential impact of various protein sources on hypertension risk in women, emphasizing the potential benefits of dairy protein and the risks associated with red meat consumption.
