Folate And B12 Effective In Cutting Fracture Risk Following Stroke
According to a research study conducted in Japan, the intake of the supplements folate and vitamin B12 appears to reduce the risk of hip fractures in elderly patients following a stroke. According to the authors of the study, stroke increases the risk of subsequent hip fracture by 2 to 4 times. 628 patients aged 65 or older participated in this double-blind, randomized controlled study. More studies are needed before the research can be widely promoted as conclusive. Source: Journal of the American Medical Association, Volume 293, March 2005. Read More.
According to a research study conducted in Japan, the intake of the supplements folate and vitamin B12 appears to reduce the risk of hip fractures in elderly patients following a stroke. According to the authors of the study, stroke increases the risk of subsequent hip fracture by 2 to 4 times. 628 patients aged 65 or older participated in this double-blind, randomized controlled study. More studies are needed before the research can be widely promoted as conclusive. Source: Journal of the American Medical Association, Volume 293, March 2005. Read More.