[Is a high intake of fruits and vegetables related to a lowered risk of cerebrovascular disease?].
The scientific evidence for a beneficial effect of an increased intake of fruits and vegetables rests on nine cohort studies. All cohort studies have shown a risk reduction in groups with high intakes of vegetables and/or fruits compared to groups with low intakes. The risk reduction has been about 30% in the scientifically best conducted studies. Further, many studies have demonstrated a dose-response association. It is not known if specific vegetables and fruits, or single nutrients alone, are particularly beneficial. A high intake of vegetables and fruits to reduce the risk of stroke should therefore be recommended.
Ovesen
Lars F
LF
Hjerteforeningen, DK-1127 København K. lovesen@hjerteforeningen.dk
D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015331:Cohort Studies; D004032:Diet; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005638:Fruit; D006801:Humans; D018673:Nutrition Policy; D012307:Risk Factors; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D020521:Stroke / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D014675:Vegetables