Ischemic Stroke

New research pinpoints mechanism behind tocotrienol stroke protection

21-Jun-2013 By Nathan Gray

The vitamin E compound alpha-tocotrienol may offer protection from further damage after a stroke by preventing the loss of important genetic transcripts during stroke, according to new research.

Fish again linked to lower stroke risk

16-Oct-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of fish, and the omega-3 fatty acids they contain, may reduce the risk of stroke, says a new study.

Review backs nutrition for cutting stroke risk

08-Aug-2012 By Nathan Gray

Increasing dietary intake of fruit and vegetables could help slash the risk of stroke, though more information is needed on how other nutrients and diets can modify risks, says a new review of clinical data.

Low magnesium levels may increase stroke risk

22-Apr-2009 By Stephen Daniells

Low blood levels of magnesium may increase the risk of stroke by 25 per cent, suggest findings from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study.

Folate may protect against stroke independently of homocysteine levels

22-Jul-2005

Folate may offer extra protection against stroke, on top of
reducing levels of an amino acid related to the incident, say
Swedish researchers.

Fish link to stroke does not guarantee supplement benefits

26-Jul-2004

An analysis of eight different studies on fish consumption supports
the theory that the food protects against stroke, particularly
ischaemic stroke. But the evidence does not offer the same proof
for supplements of fish oil, warn...

Fish intake lowers risk of stroke in men

06-Jan-2003

Men who eat fish once a month or more have a reduced risk of
ischemic stroke, compared with those who eat fish less often,
according to researchers reporting in a recent issue of The
Journal of the American Medical Association. Even...