Stroke can be a frightening prospect, but the good news is that it doesn’t have to be. If you know anything about how you can guard your wellbeing against heart disease, then chances are you’re already preventing stroke as well – without even knowing it.
When it comes to a wellness plan for either condition, you should be aiming to reach and maintain a healthy weight, quit smoking and add exercise to your daily schedule. With the latter aspect of the plan, you should make at least a one-hour walk a day your goal, working your way up to it if you can’t do that now. However, once you’ve got these three things under your belt, supplements can help you to provide your body with an additional defense against stroke.
Firstly, daily aspirin therapy is beneficial for stroke prevention as aspirin is a blood thinner, and so the same low-dose aspirin therapy (81 mg) you take for heart health also lowers your stroke risk. However, if you’re looking for something a little less drug-esque then fish oil supplements may be the way to go. Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have numerous health benefits – one of which is preventing the blood clots that lead to stroke. A 2,000 to 4,000 mg dose of supplement daily is recommended, unless you are already on a clot-busting drug like Plavix or aspirin. Bruising is a sign that your blood may be too thin, so consult your doctor if this occurs.
There are many health benefits with coconut oil, as this supplement can raise your “good” HDL cholesterol, help to normalise your blood sugar levels, and aid in the metabolism of minerals in your body. When it comes to stroke, some studies have shown that coconut oil may help protect you against Alzheimer’s disease, which indicates that it may be brain-protective in the case of stroke. Finally, B-complex vitamins, which include thiamine (vitamin B1), cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), niacin (vitamin B3), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), riboflavin (vitamin B2), biotin, folic acid, and pantothenic acid, are essential for stroke prevention. These vitamins help your body to convert simple carbohydrates into glucose, and metabolise fats and proteins.
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