Response to ‘Isoflavone dietary supplement improves the functioning of the arteries in stroke patients’ in the European Heart Journal

Dr Peter Coleman from The Stroke Association commented:

“This is an important and interesting study showing that dietary supplementation with isoflavones in people who have had a stroke may reduce their risk of further stroke or cardiovascular disease. Whilst this is a positive finding, it was a small study and further research is needed to discover how plant isoflavones could reduce stroke risk”

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For further information please contact the Media Team at The Stroke Association on 020 7566 1500 or email the press office

Research published in the European Heart Journal

Notes to editor

1. The Stroke Association is the only UK charity solely concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages. The charity funds research into prevention, treatment, better methods of rehabilitation and helps stroke patients and their families directly through its community services which include communications support, family and carer support, information services, welfare grants, publications and leaflets. The Stroke Association also campaigns, educates and informs to increase knowledge of stroke at all levels of society acting as a voice for everyone affected by stroke. 

2. A stroke is a brain attack which causes brain damage.  A stroke can be diagnosed by using FAST - Facial weakness, Arm weakness, Speech problems, Test all three. If any of these symptoms are present call an ambulance straight away. 

3. The Stroke Helpline provides information on stroke to the general public and is open from 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday on 0845 3033 100

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