The vitamins that are effective to treat stroke are Vitamin C and Vitamin E. Stroke happens when the supplying blood to the brain is cut off, also known as cerebral vascular accident. About 75% of the incidents involves clot in one of the arteries that causes arteries to burst and bleed. The blood oozes to other brain cells - the phenomenon is known as haemorrhage, which can create higher pressure in brain and kill other cells.
In order to prevent stroke, we have to first prevent atherosclerosis, improve the high blood pressure condition, and try not to stress out too much. The functions of Vitamin C and Vitamin E in preventing stroke, preventing stroke reoccurence, and treating after stroke are listed out as follow.
Vitamin E
Fatty peroxide is one of the main reasons that causes atherosclerosis and atherosclerosis is the caused of high blood pressure and stroke. Vitamin E can help to prevent the formation of fatty peroxide and reduce the chance of getting stroke.
Vitamin E – food source
- Sesame
- Sesame oil
- Peach
- Sunflower seed
- Green vegetables
- Egg yolk
- Rapeseed oil
- Wheat germ oil
- Nuts (peanuts, walnuts, almonds, pine nuts, hazelnuts, ginkgo, lotus seeds, melon seeds)
Vitamin C
Vitamin C has anti-oxidant effect and can prevent deposition of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol on the wall of blood vessels. In addtion, Vitamin C helps to convert cholesterol to bile acid that can be discharged out from body. Moreover, Vitamin C helps to promote development of collagen within the inner wall of blood vessels in order to prevent rupture of blood vessels.
Vitamin C – food source
- Tomato
- Lemon
- Strawberry
- Guava
- Grapefruit
- Jujube
- Green vegetables
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