date:Jan 14, 2013
s index, (less than 25 kg/m2),those in the highest intake of heme iron were 40% and 38% more likely to suffertotal stroke and cerebral infarction, respectively, compared with those in thelowest intake.
Among overweight and obese men, intake of heme iron was not associated with strokerisk.Among men regardless of their weight status, intake of nonheme iron was notassociated with risk of total stroke and stroke types.
The researchers concluded Findings from this prospective study indicate that ah