Fat intake does not increase the risk of a stroke, according to a study from the USA.

We're familiar with the idea that a high fat intake may increase the risk of heart disease and perhaps some kinds of cancer. But what about the risk of stroke? Researchers at Northwestern University, Chicago, USA, have followed nearly 44,000 healthy middle aged men for 14 years to answer this question.

The men reported on their intake of total fat, cholesterol, and specific types of fat. The study showed that there was no link between the risk of having a stroke and consumption of specific foods high in fat like red meat, dairy products, nuts or eggs. There was also no link between total fat intake and stroke risk.

Source

British Medical Journal 4th October 2003