Abstract

ROLE OF FOXTAIL MILLETS (KANGARI) IN HYPERTENSIVE DISORDER

Dr. Ashwini Sharadrao Kawale* and Dr. Vinod Choudhary

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Abstract

Objective: High blood pressure has now become a major public health problem worldwide. Hypertension is a primary risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including stroke, heart attack, heart failure, and aneurysm. Main aim for undertaking this study is to control life style disorder mainly hypertension by dietary changes and these are recommended first line treatment for mildly hypertensive subject. Materials & Method: Material related to hypertension, millets and other relevant topics have been collected. Reffer to the various websites and selective journals to collect information regarding current researches on the relevant topic. The protein of foxtail millet after extruding or fermenting and the raw foxtail millet was extracted and hydrolyzed by digestive protease to generate angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory peptides. Foxtail millet protein hydrolysates and thus lower BP. Results: Daily consumption of foxtail millet reduces BP, body mass index, body fat percentage, and fat mass in untreated mildly hypertensive subjects, but without affecting their dietary habits. Conclusion: This study will impact on patient that just by adding dietary changes into diet can heal a disease. And will lead to a healthy life.

Keywords: Millets, Hypertension, Cardiovascular disease, Stroke, Heart attack, Heart failure, and Aneurysm, Foxtail millet (Kangari).