Effect of vitamin E, vitamin C, and beta-carotene on stroke risk.
- Suter PM Medical Policlinic, University Hospital, Zürich, Switzerland.
- 2000-07-08
Published in:
- Nutrition reviews. - 2000
Antioxidants
Ascorbic Acid
Fruit
Humans
Lutein
Risk Factors
Stroke
Vegetables
Vitamin E
beta Carotene
English
In a recent prospective observational study, vitamins C and E and beta-carotene did not elicit protective effects on stroke risk. Lutein, however, may elicit such protection. Nevertheless, these nutrients may be important modulators of the outcome after the occurrence of a stroke. At present, optimal control of the classic stroke risk factors in combination with increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, and antioxidant nutrients may represent the safest and most efficient strategy to control stroke risk.
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- English
- Open access status
- green
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- DOI 10.1111/j.1753-4887.2000.tb01859.x
- PMID 10885327
- Persistent URL
- https://sonar.ch/global/documents/161738
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