A study conducted by scientists from Israel and published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition showed that following the DASH diet protects older women from ischemic stroke.
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Scientists reached this conclusion after studying the relationship between nutrition and the health of people over 65. In their study, they analyzed data from 1,177 people who were followed for an average of 6.6 years. During this period, 60 participants suffered an ischemic stroke—a disruption of blood supply to the brain, often caused by a blood clot blocking a blood vessel.
The scientists studied the dietary patterns of the participants and their adherence to the principles of the DASH diet in particular. This diet was originally developed to lower blood pressure and recommends eating plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and low-fat dairy products, and limiting salt, sugars and fatty foods.
After taking into account age, physical activity and other factors that affect the results, it was found that women who adhered best to this diet had a 76% lower risk of ischemic stroke, while no similar association was found in men.
A recent study published in the journal Nutrients showed that following the Mediterranean diet, the DASH diet, and high-quality plant-based nutrition reduces the risk of certain types of cancer in women.
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