Low calcium intake and stroke:
Patients with low calcium intakes of under 700 mg daily may reduce the risk of stroke by increasing calcium intake daily by 300 mg. Larsson SC, et al found that low to moderate calcium intakes under 700 mg daily on average showed a lower relative risk of stroke when daily calcium intake was increased by 300 mg in Asian populations (86). Calcium intakes of 700 mg or more daily in this study showed a slight increase in stroke risk (86).
Coenzyme Q10 and ischemic stroke:
Coenzyme Q10 may be useful in the treatment of endothelial dysfunction as well as the treatment of risk factors for stroke and coronary artery disease including hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Please see the sections on coenzyme Q10, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia in Preventive Health Advisor for further information.