Hot milk itself does not have a direct and significant effect on lowering blood pressure, but certain types of milk, such as fermented milk with specific probiotics, have shown potential benefits in reducing blood pressure.

Key Insights

• Fermented Milk with Probiotics:

  • A study demonstrated that daily consumption of fermented milk with Lactococcus lactis NRRL B-50571 significantly lowered both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in prehypertensive subjects compared to a control group
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  • This type of fermented milk also reduced triglyceride, total cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein levels in blood serum
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• General Dairy Consumption:

  • Short-term consumption of low-fat or regular-fat dairy products, including milk, did not show a significant effect on daytime ambulatory blood pressure compared to a dairy-free diet
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  • The fat content of dairy products may influence other cardiometabolic risk factors differently, but not blood pressure directly
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Conclusion

While hot milk itself does not directly lower blood pressure, specific types of fermented milk with probiotics have shown promising results in reducing blood pressure in prehypertensive individuals. General dairy consumption, whether low-fat or regular-fat, does not significantly impact blood pressure in the short term.