The cause of stroke may be the fish

Eating fish is good for health, and know about it very much. But doctors emphasize that fried fish can cause a stroke.

A team of American researchers from the University of Alabama led by Dr. George Howard conducted a study that proved that eating fried fish   maybe cause of stroke . In particular, a popular local variety in Alabama fried fish Most likely is the reason why the people of this state more likely to suffer a stroke.

These studies are published in the journal Neurology. Scientists note that in Alabama and some other neighboring states marked the presence of the so-called "belt stroke "In which the frequency of this severe disease increases by 30% compared with citizens of other states. This is probably due to the fact that the locals consume two servings fried fish   a week - is a traditional part of their diet.

The American Heart Association recommends eating non-fried fish twice a week, but residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee to 17% less likely to follow these recommendations.

"Our study showed that residents' belt stroke "And especially African Americans to eat more fried fish Than white citizens from other parts of the country - said Professor Howard. - This leads to the conclusion that the fried fish may increase the risk of stroke . But for the definitive approval of this requires further study. "

The study involved 21,675 people from 45 years and older. According to statistics, the level of stroke   Alabama 125 per 100 thousand, while the country level is equal to 98 100 000.

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