Although ischemic stroke is more common, hemorrhagic stroke usually has more severe consequences and higher mortality rates. For many experts, this “trade-off” is not worthwhile, especially for widespread use in the elderly population. These risks seem to be limited to supplements, and not to the consumption of foods rich in the vitamin.
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Why Should Older Adults Take Extra Care?
As we age, our blood vessels naturally become more fragile. In addition, many older adults already use medications such as aspirin or anticoagulants. Because vitamin E has a mild “blood-thinning” effect (interfering with platelet function and vitamin K-dependent clotting factors), an excess can amplify the tendency to bleed.
