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STROKE VS.
PROTECTIVE FOODS In the Rotterdam Study, the 'scientists] investigated whether high intake of antioxidants from food is associated with the risk of stroke. Among 5,197 participants who were followed on average for 6.4 years, 227 ischemic 'reduction of blood supply] stroke occurred. Higher intake of antioxidants 'in foods] was associated with a lower risk of stroke. The relationship was dose-dependent 'higher the intake, the lower the risk]...and most pronounced in smokers." Emphasis added. In: Neurology, vol. 61, 2003. By: Voko, Hollander, Breteler, et al., Depts. of Eipidemiology and Neurology, erasmus Med. Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; and School of Public Health, U. of Debrecen, Hungary. SEARCH BY SUBJECT - TABLE OF CONTENTS THIS MONTH'S HEALTH BULLETIN NEWS
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