The Claim
Higher intake of dark green vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of stroke mortality among rural Chinese adults aged 40–69 over a 26-year follow-up period.
What the research says
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People in rural China aged 40–69 who eat more dark green vegetables have a lower rate of death from stroke over 26 years compared to those who eat less.
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Higher intake of dark green vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of stroke mortality in rural Chinese adults aged 40–69, based on 26 years of follow-up in a cohort of 2,445 individuals, suggesting that specific vegetable subgroups may have targeted protective effects against cerebrovascular disease.
Eating dark green vegetables delivers antioxidants that neutralize harmful molecules in the blood, which protects the lining of blood vessels. This keeps blood vessels flexible and prevents blockages that cause strokes.
What the research says
1 studyPeople in rural China who ate more dark green vegetables like spinach over 26 years were less likely to die from stroke, and the study confirms this link.
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