It’s not a myth — an apple a day could soon keep the doctor away.
Participants at higher risk of cardiovascular disease saw a decline in body mass index, blood pressure and blood sugar, and the odds of being food insecure were slashed by one-third, according toStudy author Dr. Kurt Hager, an instructor at UMass Chan Medical School, said the research suggests a need for produce prescriptions.
“Poor nutrition and nutrition insecurity are major drivers of chronic disease globally, including cardiometabolic conditions like Type 2 diabetes and their cardiovascular consequences, including heart failure, heart attack and stroke,” said Dr. Mitchell Elkin, a Columbia University professor of neurology and epidemiology and chief clinical science officer at the AHA.
Additionally, adults with diabetes saw a decrease in blood sugar, while those with high blood pressure saw a decrease in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
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