A stroke occurs when part of the brain is damaged from lack of normal blood supply. This may
result in difficulty with feeling, speech, muscle strength or coordination, movement,
thinking, or other brain functions. Having a stroke increases the risk of another stroke
occurring in the future. Higher blood levels of a natural chemical known as homocysteine may
contribute to hardening of the arteries in the brain or heart and increase the risk of stroke
or heart attack. Folic acid, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), and vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) may
lower blood levels of homocysteine and reduce the risk of having another stroke or a heart
attack.
Phase:
Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Treatments:
Folic Acid Hydroxocobalamin Pyridoxal Pyridoxine Vitamin B 12 Vitamin B 6 Vitamin B Complex Vitamins