What vitamins should stroke patients take?
May 12, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Jun
Introduction
Stroke patients can generally supplement with vitamin C, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6. Stroke patients often have abnormal metabolism of homocysteine; consuming foods rich in vitamin B6, such as chicken, soybeans, and potatoes, can help lower homocysteine levels and prevent the worsening of arterial hardening.
Patients with cerebral infarction can generally supplement with vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and others. Specific details are as follows:
1. Vitamin C
Vitamin C helps improve the metabolic rate of cholesterol and increases vascular density. Consuming fresh vegetables and fruits such as spinach, apples, and lemons can help supplement vitamin C and alleviate the condition of atherosclerosis.
2. Vitamin B2
Patients with cerebral infarction often have symptoms such as high blood viscosity and slow blood flow, which may lead to the formation of thrombotic plaques and blockage of blood vessels. Vitamin B2 has the effect of inhibiting platelet aggregation. Supplementing vitamin B2 by eating foods like pork liver, eggplant, and tomatoes may help suppress the progression of cerebral infarction.
3. Vitamin B6
Patients with cerebral infarction commonly experience abnormal metabolism of homocysteine. Supplementing vitamin B6 through foods such as chicken, soybeans, and potatoes can lower blood homocysteine levels and help prevent worsening of atherosclerosis.
In addition, other vitamins such as vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and vitamin D may also be beneficial. It is recommended that while supplementing vitamins, patients follow medical advice to take medications such as enteric-coated aspirin tablets or clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate tablets for treatment.
