Prevention of Stroke by Reducing Consumption of Chips

Often eat bananas and reduce chips can prevent strokes, researchers said as quoted by the Daily Mail. Potassium (potassium) can lower blood pressure, while the chips contain a lot of salt which can raise blood pressure. The combination of those two things can prevent a stroke.

One study found that people with adequate intake of potassium has a stroke risk 24 percent smaller. However, previous researchers found that consumption of potassium in the elderly can be dangerous because it causes decline in kidney function that it can not eliminate the remnants of blood potassium.

But it was denied by the research on bmj.com site, the researchers say potassium no negative effect on kidney function.

They said there is very strong evidence that consuming food sources of potassium had a positive impact for those who suffer from hypertension.

The researchers analyzed 128,000 people to more than 33 times the experiment. They find that it is safe to consume more minerals, such as diligent eating bananas.

Bananas are one of the foods rich in potassium. Each contains 420 mg, and the daily adult recommended to consume 3,500 mg.

Approximately 53,000 deaths occur each year in the UK due to stroke, with 100,000 patients survived, while the rest suffer severe disability.

Another study found that reducing salt intake in four weeks or more can significantly lower blood pressure. So that it can lower the risk of stroke and heart attack.

Dr.. Clare Walton of the Stroke Association said that a healthy diet is the key to manage the risk of stroke.

"High blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for stroke. Changing to a healthier diet can keep blood pressure under control," he said.