Eating 20 grams of protein per day prevents stroke

    

Scientists from China claim that eating one chicken breast or salmon fillet a day can reduce the risk of stroke by 20%.

Dr. Xinfeng Liu from Nanjing University said that one explanation for this positive effect can be the effect of protein on blood pressure. However, scientists do not advise to get involved in red meat consumption is associated with an increased risk of stroke. Liu said: "These results indicate that stroke risk may be reduced by replacing red meat with other protein sources such as fish."

The researchers analyzed the results of seven large studies, a total of more than 254 thousand people. The amount of protein that led to the decline in stroke risk was 20 grams in a day.

Source: nauka24news.ru/