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Cerebral
vascular stroke (also known as stroke) is the most common cause
of neurological damage in North America, and is a leading cause
of death and disability. The
most common cause of stroke is the formation
of a blood clot in the brain, restricting blood flow to the
brain itself. Prolonged loss of blood flow to the brain
causes oxygen depravation and death of brain cells in the
affected area. Another cause of stroke is the rupturing of a
blood vessel in the brain. The location and severity of the
stroke in the brain determines the level of infirmity, resulting
in partial paralysis, inability to speak, and in severe cases,
irreversible brain death.
A practical approach to preventing stroke
would ultimately save billions of dollars in health care costs,
while significantly reducing the pain and suffering on behalf of
the victims, family members and the community as a whole. Modern
medicine has provided very little in the way of preventing this
disabling and sometimes fatal affliction. We, as individuals,
must assume responsibility for our health and welfare by
initiating dietary supplemental and lifestyle changes to prevent
stroke and other medical problems.
A sensible solution in the prevention of stroke is found in both
the strengthening of blood vessels and in lowering the viscosity
of the blood. This two-pronged approach helps to prevent the
rupture of cerebral blood vessels, while at the same time
preventing blood platelets from clumping together in the
formation of a clot. Flavonoid compounds found in select fruits
and vegetables have been found to improve the strength of blood
vessels as has vitamin C. Antioxidant nutrients further protect
blood vessels from assault and damage from free radicals.
Research on a special Omega-3 essential fatty acid found most
abundantly in MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax might offer the most hope yet. Study results
reported in the May, 1995 Journal Stroke suggest that Omega-3
alpha-linolenic acid (found in MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax) may protect against stroke. Analyzing data
from the long running Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial,
researchers found that participants with high blood levels of
alpha-linolenic acid had a 37% lower risk of stroke, presumably
because of the essential fatty acid's ability to reduce the
platelet "stickiness" and blood viscosity. Omega-3
essential
fatty acids essentially prevent blood platelets from clumping
together and forming a dangerous clot by making them "slippery".
Besides a significant reduction in stroke on behalf of
alpha-linolenic acid, research originating from Boston
University Medical School has found low blood levels of this
important Omega-3 essential fatty acid as a key risk indicator
of heart disease. Natural medicine expert, author and doctor,
Michael Murray, M.D., suggests that everyone, despite familial
history of stroke or heart disease, take at least one to two
tablespoons of flax daily as a general protector against these
and other medical ailments. You would
be advised to take MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax
as it is the richest, purest and most bioavailable source of alpha-linolenic acid,
(Omega-3).
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