Fruits and vegetables may decrease risk of stroke

Citations

  1. Fung TT, et al. (2004). Prospective study of major dietary patterns and stroke risk in women. Stroke, 35: 2014–2019.

  2. Liu S, et al. (2000). Whole-grain consumption and risk of ischemic stroke in women. JAMA, 284(12): 1534–1540.



Author: Douglas Dana
Robin Parks, MS
Last Updated: May 14, 2007
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
Richard D. Zorowitz, MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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