The results of a study involving over 40,000 women at the University of Iowa College of Medicine in Iowa City suggests that older women who are deficient in both vitamin D and calcium have a higher risk of strokes than those who consume adequate amounts. The two-year study found that out of 101 women who suffered strokes, 35 percent were free of cardiovascular disease, a contributing factor. However, when the researchers compared this group of women to another group who did not have strokes they found that the stroke victims consumed less calcium and vitamin D.
Nutritionists say that both deficiencies are easy to avoid—low-fat dairy products, such as skim milk and yogurt, and salmon and sardines with the bones, provide good dietary sources of vitamin D and calcium. In some cases supplements may be helpful, but you should consult your doctor first.
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