If you know someone who has suffered a stroke, now might be the time to parley the wonders of soy and chickpeas. The BBC reports that a new study conducted at the University of Hong Kong might have found a new stroke fighter -- isoflavone.
The chemical, which is found in soy products and chickpeas, was used in a new trial studying 102 stroke patients. They were split into two groups -- one getting isoflavone in a dietary supplement and one getting merely a placebo. The flow-mediated dilatation of the brachial artery (in the arm) was studied, and after 12 weeks, they found that there was significant improvement in those taking the supplement.
Lead researcher Professor Hung-Fat Tse said it was too early to recommend taking supplements, but it certainly sounds like another reason to add some soy and chickpeas into your diet. Anti-cancer benefits, nutrients ... they're good stuff.
Soy and chickpeas might help stroke victims
Posted Oct 1st 2008 2:31PM by Monika Bartyzel
Filed under: Health & Medical
Tags: chickpeas, featured, heart disease, HeartDisease, soy, stroke
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10-02-2008 @ 10:56PM
F said...
What did you mean to say? I don't think it is parley, because my dictionary defines it as "a conference for debating points in a dispute." I thought for a moment you meant parlay, but that means "use money won on a bet as a further stake." Extol? Praise? I'm a big fan of both soy and chickpeas already, so I can do those just fine!
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