“Whey Protein: Good for Your Muscles and Your Heart”

Whey protein lowers blood pressure by 4 mmHg and boosts heart health and his systematic review evaluates whey protein’s effects on cardiometabolic health, including blood pressure, cholesterol, and insulin sensitivity. The study finds that whey protein supplementation (20-60 g/day) reduces systolic blood pressure by ~4 mmHg, lowers LDL cholesterol by ~5%, and improves insulin sensitivity in healthy and metabolic syndrome patients. These benefits are linked to whey’s bioactive peptides.