Intake of potassium- and magnesium-enriched salt improves functional outcome after stroke: a randomized, multicenter, double-blind controlled trial [Vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals]

Conclusions: This study suggests that providing the DRI amount of magnesium and potassium together long term is beneficial for stroke patient recovery from neurologic deficits. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT02910427.

Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - November 1, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Pan, W.-H., Lai, Y.-H., Yeh, W.-T., Chen, J.-R., Jeng, J.-S., Bai, C.-H., Lin, R.-T., Lee, T.-H., Chang, K.-C., Lin, H.-J., Hsiao, C.-F., Chern, C.-M., Lien, L.-M., Liu, C.-H., Chen, W.-H., Chang, A. Tags: Research Need: Role of Nutrition in Medical Management Vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals Source Type: research