- Higher dietary fiber intake associated with reduced stroke risk and improved survival.
- Genetic evidence supports a potential causal link between high fiber intake and reduced risk of small vessel stroke.
- Study spanned 1999 to 2018, involving over 39,000 adults.
- Fiber's influence on stroke risk attributed to cholesterol reduction, inflammation decrease, insulin sensitivity improvement, and healthier gut microbiome support.
- Majority of U.S. individuals fall short of recommended daily fiber intake—over 90% don't meet guidelines.
- More clinical trials are needed to assess the direct preventive effects of fiber on stroke.
Source: Stroke
