In this study the role of low dose aspirin , and vitamin E in prevention of stroke and cardio vascular diseases were tested.The dose of aspirin used was 100mg.Vitamin E was used in the dose of 600IU.
The Results in nut shell :
Low dose aspirin if taken as a prophylatic agent prevent stroke in 45 years and older
It do not protect against first myocardial infarction.
Vitamin E do not provide any protection against cardiovascular diseases.
Vitamin E provide no protection against Cancer.
Both aspirin and vitamin E provided significant benefit in women older than65.
Study details : Randomised controlled
study population:women over 45
Number of participants :40000
study period:10 years.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
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