A study by Zhengzhou University in China, as reported in HealthDay News, found that
taking vitamin B supplements may help reduce the risk of stroke by as much as 7 percent. Although vitamin B supplements reduced the risk of stroke, it did not appear to reduce the severity of strokes or the risk of death from stroke.
Taking Vitamin B supplements has its fans and foes, with some studies concluding that taking vitamin B supplements may actually increase the risk of stroke.
Data from the study, published in the journal Neurology, found that “the ability of vitamin B to reduce stroke risk may be influenced by a number of other factors, such as the body’s absorption rate, the amount of folic acid or vitamin B12 concentration in the blood, and whether a person has kidney disease or high blood pressure.”
It is advisable to discuss taking any vitamin supplements with your healthcare provider before starting a vitamin regimen.
Richard Ueberfluss is a Physical Therapist and owner of Assisting Hands Home Care
