Magnesium May Lower Risk for Some Strokes in Male Smokers

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"Whether magnesium supplementation lowers the risk of cerebral infarction needs to be assessed in large, long-term randomized trials," the study authors added.

Recent studies have suggested that changes in diet may help reduce stroke risk, according to background information in the study. High blood pressure is a risk factor for stroke, which means that dietary changes that lower blood pressure may reduce stroke risk.

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The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke outlines ways to prevent stroke.

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