Seaweed intake and risk of cardiovascular disease: the Japan Public Health Center–based Prospective (JPHC) Study

The minerals, vitamins, soluble dietary fibers, and flavonoids of seaweed are protective for preventing cardiovascular diseases. However, the association between seaweed intake and risk of cardiovascular disease has not been established. We examined the dietary intake of seaweed and its impact upon stroke and ischemic heart disease risk among a Japanese study population. We surveyed 40,707 men and 45,406 women from 2 large cohorts (age range:...