Citrus Fruit Lowers Risk of Stroke
Back in February I wrote about the link between magnesium intake and reduced risk of stroke. There is a growing amount of research in this area, and a new study has now uncovered new links between a special compound in citrus fruits and a lowered risk of stroke (1). The research, published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association, used data provided by almost 70,000 women to find links between diet and stroke risk. Citrus fruits contain special compounds called fl
Magnesium and Stroke Risk
I often analyse clients' diets to check for intake of vitamins and minerals. One of the most common issues I tend to find is insufficient magnesium intake, especially in those who rely on packaged and processed foods in their daily diet. I was therefore particularly interested to read recent research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, which has found new evidence of a link between magnesium intake and risk of stroke. The research was conducted at the Kar
