It is estimated that as many as 80% of strokes are preventable by addressing lifestyle factors – most notably nutrition. Ayesha Sherzai, from Loma Linda University (California, USA), and colleagues completed a systematic review of current medical literature on the interaction of nutrients in the risk of stroke. The team observed that higher intakes of fruits and vegetables exert a protective effect against stroke, with a significant reduction occurring with consumption of 3 to 5 servings per day. As well, the researchers found that adherence to DASH (low-salt) and Mediterranean dietary patterns reduced stroke risk as well, whereas the Western dietary pattern was associated with increased stroke risk.
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Americans devoured about 130 pounds of sweetener per person in 2011, increasing risk of diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure—and making nutritionists cringe. Here, experts from different fields explore sugar’s effects on the body and offer real-life tips for cutting back.
Add omega-3s.
According to our research, DHA, ALA, and EPA fatty acids protect the brain against fructose’s effects. Eat cold-water fish like salmon two to three times per week, or take 1,000 mg of omega-3s daily
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A new study finds that seniors who take zinc supplements are at significantly less risk of infections, in part because of zinc’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, both of which improve immune function.
“Dietary zinc intake declines with advancing age,” said Ananda S. Prasad, MD, PhD, MACN, and lead author of the study, which was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. “Deficiency in zinc makes elderly people more susceptible to infection, in part because cell-mediated immunity depends on the mineral.”
“Zinc also functions as an antioxidant and thus can play a role in stabilization of cell membranes,” Prasad added.
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Increased intakes of magnesium may reduce the risk of developing colon cancer, says a new meta analysis of data.
Findings published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicated that for every 50mg per day increase in intake of the mineral, the risk of colon cancer was modestly reduced by 7%.
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Increased blood levels of Coenzyme Q10 and vitamin B6 are associated with a reduced risk of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), says new data published in Nutrition Research.
See Yourself Well CoQ10 is offered in 2 sizes; 60 or 120 softgels.
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