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Contrary to popular belief, regular intake of folic acid supplements may not prevent the occurrence of adverse cardiovascular events, such as stroke, cardiovascular mortality, and myocardial infarction.
High myocardial infarction risk is associated with individuals taking antidepressant drugs.
High intake of calcium supplements may promote the development of adverse cardiovascular events, such as stroke and myocardial infarction.
The intake of calcium supplements is linked with high risk of stroke, angina, myocardial infarction, ischemic heart attack, and sudden death.
High consumption of dietary cholesterol promotes the development of vascular diseases.
Habitual consumption of fruits and vegetables may significantly cut down coronary heart disease risk.
Frequent consumers of fruits and vegetables are less likely to die from chronic diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases.
Stroke is less likely to occur in individuals adhering to a diet high in whole grains.
Cardiovascular disease is less likely to occur in frequent consumers of fiber-rich diets.
Increase in the frequency of consumption of dietary fiber, especially cereal fiber, may help to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease in the elderly population.
High intake of flavonoid-rich foods, such as apple and onions, may decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases, total, and coronary mortality.
