Low blood levels of magnesium can increase your risk of stroke by 25 percent.
According to a new study, increasing levels of the mineral could decrease your risk of ischemic stroke. The effects are related to magnesium’s benefits on blood pressure and for diabetics.
Diet is known to have an impact on your risk of having a stroke, and in particular a connection has been made between sodium and hypertension. However, magnesium, potassium and calcium have all been inversely linked to hypertension in some studies.
Dietary sources of magnesium include green, leafy vegetables, meats, starches, grains, nuts, and milk. A large portion of adults do not meet the RDA for magnesium -- 320 mg per day for women and 420 mg per day for men.