A couple of questions

What vitamins help prevent stroke?

Folic Acid and Vitamin B

Lowering tHcy is associated with a lower risk of total stroke and lower risk of ischemic stroke due to large artery disease, small artery disease, and embolism from the heart, independent of other factors.Aug 7, 2012

Can vitamin C prevent stroke?

FRIDAY, Jan. 11 (HealthDay News) — Having higher levels of vitamin C in your blood may reduce your risk of stroke, new research suggests.

How can I reduce my risk of stroke?

These are the most important steps you can take to lower your risk of stroke:

  1. Keep your blood pressure in the normal range.
  2. If you smoke, quit.
  3. If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar (glucose) in the normal range.
  4. If you have heart disease, get treatment.
  5. Keep your cholesterol levels in the normal range.

What vitamins can cause a stroke?

Our survey of the literature has identified that there is a gap in the understanding of the mechanisms through which a vitamin B12 deficiency leads to an increased risk of stroke and outcome. A vitamin B12 deficiency can increase homocysteine levels, which are a well-established risk factor for ischemic stroke.

Can vitamin D cause a stroke?

The literature shows that vitamin D deficiency is a significant risk factor for ischemic stroke, with sun exposure, sex, age, race, diabetes, and genetics playing a role as well. Stroke severity and short- and long-term outcomes also worsen with vitamin D deficiency.

Can magnesium help prevent stroke?

Regularly eating magnesium-rich foods also helped modestly reduce the chances of having any type of stroke. The study found that for every 100 additional milligrams of magnesium per day, people cut their risk of stroke by 8%.

Can aspirin stop a stroke?

For people who have had a stroke: Aspirin can help prevent a second stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA), which is often a warning sign of a stroke. For people who have never had a heart attack or stroke: Talk to your doctor before you start taking aspirin every day. Aspirin lowers the risk of heart attack.

What is the best supplement to prevent stroke?

Folic Acid and Vitamin B Lowering tHcy is associated with a lower risk of total stroke and lower risk of ischemic stroke due to large artery disease, small artery disease, and embolism from the heart, independent of other factors.