Ugeskrift for laeger
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Jun 2005
Review[Increased consumption of fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of ischemic heart disease].
In Denmark it is recommended to eat 600 g of fruit and vegetables daily. This recommendation has to a large extent been derived from the demonstrated inverse association with the risk of certain major cancer diseases, while the focus with respect to prevention of ischemic heart disease (IHD) has been directed primarily towards a reduced intake of ''hard'' fats. This systematic review includes prospective studies which have examined the association between the intake of fruit and vegetables, as well as specific fruits and vegetables (e.g., nuts and pulses, which are considered to be fruits and vegetables in the Danish recommendations), and the risk of developing IHD. ⋯ In contrast, it is not possible to single out specific substances in fruit and vegetables as being beneficial. Based on the studies, it seems reasonable to recommend an increased intake of a mix of fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk of IHD. The maximum beneficial amount seems to be about 800 g per day.
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Jun 2005
Review[Increased consumption of fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of ischemic heart disease].
In Denmark it is recommended to eat 600 g of fruit and vegetables daily. This recommendation has to a large extent been derived from the demonstrated inverse association with the risk of certain major cancer diseases, while the focus with respect to prevention of ischemic heart disease (IHD) has been directed primarily towards a reduced intake of ''hard'' fats. This systematic review includes prospective studies which have examined the association between the intake of fruit and vegetables, as well as specific fruits and vegetables (e.g., nuts and pulses, which are considered to be fruits and vegetables in the Danish recommendations), and the risk of developing IHD. ⋯ In contrast, it is not possible to single out specific substances in fruit and vegetables as being beneficial. Based on the studies, it seems reasonable to recommend an increased intake of a mix of fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk of IHD. The maximum beneficial amount seems to be about 800 g per day.