What is the MCHC Blood Test? A mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) blood test measures the amount of a protein called hemoglobin in your red blood cells. It’s one of many measurements ...
Your heart is arguably the hardest-working muscle in your body. Every day it pumps nearly 2,000 gallons of blood through your arteries to supply the oxygen and nutrients you need to function properly.
For most people, blood pressure has no noticeable symptoms but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be taken seriously. Having high blood pressure, also called hypertension, increases the risk of stroke and ...
A protein shake may taste sweet, but it could still have a relatively high amount of blood-pressure-raising sodium, so always check the nutrition facts panel, especially if you've already been ...
In a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers investigate the efficacy of hemp seed protein and its bioactive peptide in managing blood pressure in mildly ...
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Protein and Blood Sugar

Protein can stabilize or raise your blood sugar levels, depending on your diet. Learn more about how this nutrient impacts your body when you have diabetes.
Fill up on protein and skip added sugars in this healthy high blood pressure meal plan. Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD If you have high blood pressure—also called hypertension—you’ve ...