Eat more yams to prevent stroke
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Last Update: 2011-04-22
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Author: User
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A new issue of the American Journal of Cardiology points out that a high potassium diet can reduce the risk of stroke as well as the risk of heart disease The researchers also pointed out that potassium supplementation alone is not enough, and eating more potassium rich fruits and vegetables can achieve such a health care effect Potassium is an important mineral that can regulate heart rhythm, nerve conduction and muscle contraction Most adults need 4.7G daily Potassium is mainly found in various fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes, potatoes, bananas, plums, raisins, etc according to the survey data of the U.S Department of agriculture, potassium content in taro and tomato sauce is higher In the new study, researchers combined 11 international studies, of which 247000 were followed for 19 years The results showed that for every 1.6 grams of potassium in people's diet, the risk of stroke decreased by 21% The researchers believe that potassium ion can promote the excretion of sodium ion, expand blood vessels, reduce blood pressure, and prevent cholesterol deposition in arteries, thus protecting blood vessels But at the same time, the study's authors say patients with kidney failure or taking antihypertensive drugs need to be cautious about potassium supplements.
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