by John Phillip

(NaturalNews) Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in America each year with 700,000 people suffering needlessly from this debilitating illness. Stroke attacks with virtually no warning and can leave its victims unable to walk or perform the simplest task. Stroke risk increases with age, number of years consuming a nutrient-deficient diet and inactive lifestyle in a manner similar to heart disease. Research appearing in the journalLancetshows that members of the B-vitamin family, specifically folate (vitamin B9) from leafy green vegetables, provide essential support to protect the vascular system by lowering platelet aggregation and levels of atherogenic homocysteine.

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