FAQs about ameal bp®

What are the benefits of ameal bp®?
How does ameal bp® work?
What is AmealPeptide®?
How quickly does ameal bp® affect blood pressure levels?
Is there any risk for lactose intolerance or milk protein allergy?
Is it safe for my patients to take ameal bp® ?
Can my patients take ameal bp® even if their blood pressure is normal?
Can my patients take ameal bp® as a supplement to my prescription?
Is ameal bp® an FDA approved drug?
Do my patients have to take ameal bp® all at once, or can they spread it throughout the day?
Is AmealPeptide® kosher?




What are the benefits of ameal bp®?
Fourteen double-blind and placebo-controlled clinical studies have shown the effect of AmealPeptide®, the active ingredient in ameal bp®, on blood pressure levels. View our clinical studies. 

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How does ameal bp® work?
AmealPeptide®, the active ingredient in ameal bp® helps control biochemical reactions that cause the constriction of blood vessels triggered by angiotensin II. In the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) reaction, angiotensin I is converted to angiotensin II, which causes blood vessels to constrict, or narrow, raising blood pressure. ameal bp® acts as a natural inhibitor of this reaction. When the constriction is inhibited, elevation of blood pressure can be prevented and kept at a healthier level.

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What is AmealPeptide®?
AmealPeptide®, the naturally-derived, active ingredient in ameal bp®, is derived from the milk protein casein. It is an extract composed of the two tripeptides Valyl-Prolyl-Proline and Isoleucyl-Prolyl-Proline.

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How quickly does ameal bp® affect blood pressure levels?
Clinical studies have shown that ameal bp® starts to affect blood pressure levels in as little as 2 weeks. We recommend continuing for at least a month to gain the full health benefits of ameal bp®. Results may vary from patient to patient.

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Is there any risk for lactose intolerance or milk protein allergy?
No. The main ingredient in ameal bp® is hydrolyzed milk casein (nonfat milk). After fermentation and purification, the remaining amount of lactose is extremely low (below 0.01%). Therefore, there are no milk proteins and virtually no lactose in ameal bp®, making it safe for anyone with milk allergies or lactose intolerance. Those interested in ameal bp® should confer with their physician.

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Is it safe for my patients to take ameal bp® ?
Studies have shown that ameal bp® has no side effects. Since 1997, Calpis has sold more than 400 million doses of AmealPeptide® worldwide, the naturally-derived, active ingredient in ameal bp®, and there have not been any reports of side effects.

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Can my patients take ameal bp® even if their blood pressure is normal?
Studies have shown that ameal bp® does not lower blood pressure levels below a normal range and poses no danger of causing patients to become hypotensive.

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Can my patients take ameal bp® as a supplement to my prescription?
There have not been any reports of ameal bp® negatively interacting with prescription medications.

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Is ameal bp® an FDA approved drug?
ameal bp® is not a drug. It is a dietary supplement.

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Do my patients have to take ameal bp® all at once, or can they spread it throughout the day?
ameal bp® has been shown to be just as effective if it is taken all at once or spread throughout the day.

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Is AmealPeptide® kosher?
AmealPeptide® has kosher certification and is manufactured under the supervision of the London Beth Din Kashrut Division (KLBD).

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1 Suri, M F, Jawad F. Kirmani, M.D., Afshin A. Divani, Ph.D., and Yousef Mohammad, M.D. Prehypertension triples heart attack risk. Stroke Journal Report 5 Aug. 2005: 4 Dec. 2006. American Heart Association Web site. Available at: American Heart Association. Accessed December 4, 2006.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
ameal bp® is not a prescription drug and is not intended to replace your current medications. Consult your doctor before taking ameal bp®.
+For blood pressure already within the normal range.
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