To lower stroke risk, be sure to get this B vitamin
People with high blood pressure should be sure they’re getting enough of the B vitamin folate in their diets, which may lower the risk of a stroke. The recommended daily intake of folate is 400 micrograms per day. Folate occurs naturally in many foods, but especially green leafy vegetables, beans, and citrus fruits. Most grain products (including wheat flour, cornmeal, pasta, and rice) are fortified with the synthetic version of the vitamin, known as folic acid.
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