Fruits and Vegetables and the Risk of Stroke

Combining data from two large‐scale prospective observational studies in women and men, investigators link the consumption of fruits and vegetables to the risk of ischemic stroke. Of interest is their breakdown of these foods into cruciferous vegetables and citrus fruit juice, which confer the great...

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Published in:Nutrition reviews 2001-01, Vol.59 (1), p.24-27
Main Author: Feldrnan, Elaine B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Diet
Fruit
Fruits
Health risk assessment
Humans
Medical sciences
Neurology
Risk Factors
Stroke
Stroke - etiology
Stroke - prevention & control
Vascular diseases and vascular malformations of the nervous system
Vegetables
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Summary:Combining data from two large‐scale prospective observational studies in women and men, investigators link the consumption of fruits and vegetables to the risk of ischemic stroke. Of interest is their breakdown of these foods into cruciferous vegetables and citrus fruit juice, which confer the greatest protection.
ISSN:0029-6643
1753-4887
DOI:10.1111/j.1753-4887.2001.tb01902.x