14 DAY TRIAL // Scientists writing in yesterday's issue of the journal of the American Academy of Neurology argue that, after reviewing the findings of 14 clinical trials concerning vitamin B and its potential health benefits, they found that this compound can help reduce stroke risk.
Specifically, it appears that a regular intake of vitamin B can lower a person's chances of suffering a stroke at some point in their life by about 7%, Newswise tells us.
What's interesting is that, if and when a person who regularly takes vitamin B experiences a stroke, the supplements appear ineffective in terms of reducing the severity of the incident and reducing death risk.
Otherwise put, vitamin B only reduces stroke risk. Should one incident nonetheless happen, people are pretty much on their own, regardless of how many supplements they have been popping until the time of the stroke.
The researchers also warn that vitamin B's effectiveness when it comes to reducing stroke risk depends on the individual's overall health condition.
Therefore, people who have high blood pressure, kidney disease or other conditions should consult their doctors before starting to take such supplements.