Potato Proteins Reduce Blood Pressure
March 15, 2008 by ruth
Filed under Food & Nutrition
Staying clear of carbs? You might want to re-consider putting potato back into your meal plan.
A recent study indicates that potatoes contain certain protein compounds that appears to have antioxidant properties and help reduce blood pressure.
Isolated proteins, obtained as processing waste from the potato industry, could form hydrolysates which possessed angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)-inhibitory activity, report the researchers in the journal Food Chemistry.
“The results of this study suggest that potato is a promising source for the production of bioactive compounds as ingredients for developing functional foods with a beneficial impact on cardiovascular health,” wrote lead author Anne Pihlanto from MTT Agrifood Research Finland.
On the other hand, I suppose that if the researchers can perfect the isolation procedures, perhaps we’ll see potato-protein supplements being developed and marketed in the future.
By the way, the FAO has declared that 2008 is the International Year of the Potato (IYP).
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