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Thursday, February 05, 2004Taking high doses of vitamins after a stroke to lower levels of an artery-damaging amino acid does not reduce the risk of having a second stroke, according to a new study. Research published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association found nearly identical rates of recurrent strokes and heart attacks between patients taking a high dose of folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12 and those taking a low dose combination. Critics say that the study didn't give vitamins enough time to make a difference, and that it was begun too late in the disease process. Those are valid criticisms, but more studies need to be done before testing for and treating homocysteine levels becomes routine practice. (The test averages around $53 a pop.) The study, in its entirety, for free(!), is here. posted by Sydney on 2/05/2004 07:14:00 AM 0 comments 0 Comments: |
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