Taurine supplementation prevents stroke-like episodes

Summary This study, conducted by several Japanese research departments, aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of high-dose taurine supplementation to prevent stroke-like events resulting from a genetic disorder. Therefore, 10 patients received a high-dosed taurine supplement for 52 weeks. 80% of the patients who were administered with taurine showed a reduced frequency of stroke-like…

Folic acid treatment decreases risk of stroke in Chinese men with high blood pressure

Summary This study, conducted by several Chinese and American research institutes, evaluated the effect of calcium levels on stroke risk and the efficacy of folic acid supplementation to prevent stroke among patients with high blood pressure (hypertension). 19644 males patients were included and divided into two groups. The patients received either a hypertension drug and…

Taurine reduces strokes

Summary This study investigated the effect of high-dose taurine supplementation in patients with recurrent stroke-like episodes. For this purpose, 10 patients were observed who received either 9 g or 12 g of taurine daily for 52 weeks. The results showed that oral taurine supplementation effectively reduced the incidence of stroke. Further details can be found…

Leucine-amino acid combination can improve body functions after stroke

Summary This study aimed to analyze the effects of a leucine-enriched amino acid supplement on muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical function in stroke patients with sarcopenia. The study involved 44 elderly stroke patients who took the aforementioned supplement for eight weeks. The subjects also performed a low-intensity rehabilitation program. The result showed that the…

Folic acid can reduce stroke risk in patients with cardiovascular disease

Summary A meta-analysis was used to examine the effect of folic acid supplementation in patients with cardiovascular diseases. A total of 12 randomized controlled trials with 47,523 participants were evaluated. The researchers found that supplementation led to a significantly reduced risk of stroke in patients with cardiovascular disease. Further details can be found in the…

After an acute ischemic stroke, patients can benefit from antioxidant supplementation

Summary Patients during an ischemic stroke are at risk for acute brain damage and they are also at risk for further tissue damage after the stroke. Researchers from the University of Sheffield (UK) therefore studied the effects of supplementary antioxidants with or without B-group vitamins on damage during the critical period after the stroke. Ninety-six…