Fruit & veg stop blood clots
Dr. Justine Butler |
Post published on June 2, 2007
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Researchers from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health found that diets containing plenty of fruit and vegetables were associated with a lower risk of venous thromboembolisms (VTE), otherwise known as blood clots in the veins. Conversely, diets containing red and processed meats and a Western type diet were linked to an increased risk of VTE.
Steffen et al., 2007. Greater fish, fruit, and vegetable intakes are related to lower incidence of venous thromboembolism: the Longitudinal Investigation of Thromboembolism Etiology. Circulation. 115 (2) 188-195.