Mineral Intake Is Crucial in Hot Weather

Prof. Dr. Neriman İnanç, Head of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Nuh Naci Yazgan University Faculty of Health Sciences, stated that milk consumption directly and positively affects hypertension and heart health. İnanç explained, "It is possible to protect against hypertension, which increases the heart's workload and damages arteries, by consuming adequate amounts of milk daily. Over time, hypertension causes damage particularly in the arteries that supply blood to the heart, kidneys, eyes and brain. Especially those with high blood pressure, but regardless of age, everyone can balance their blood pressure by regularly consuming 2 glasses of milk" İnanç said. İnanç also noted that hypertension is one of the important key causes of stroke, heart attack and kidney failure, stating, "As calcium intake from milk and dairy products decreases, arterial blood pressure rises and causes hypertension. For this reason, calcium consumption must be increased. Milk and dairy products are the most calcium and phosphorus-rich foods" he said. Pointing out that elevated blood pressure can progress insidiously for years without symptoms, İnanç emphasized that this condition can cause permanent damage to the heart, kidneys, eyes and brain arteries in the long term.