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Medical AI Inquiry: You was designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.  Labels: OBJECTIVE, METHODS, RESULTS. Meshes: Adult, Aged, Brain Ischemia, Case-Control Studies, Hair, Humans, Magnesium, Male, Middle Aged, Pilot Projects, Potassium, Risk Factors, Spectrum Analysis, Stroke.
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Is high magnesium or potassium hair accumulation associated with ischemic stroke risk reduction : a pilot study? Context: Various studies suggest that deficiency of magnesium and potassium may be associated with increased risk of ischemic stroke. However, single time-point serum measurements may not be suitable for assessing long-term tissue levels. We investigated Mg and K levels in hair of patients with acute ischemic stroke. The elements hair accumulation analysis might provide historical information on their concentrations over a longer period of time and probably reflects the corresponding nutritional condition. The concentrations of Mg and K in hair of 48 men with acute ischemic stroke and a control group were measured using spectroscopic methods. The mean Mg and K concentrations in hair of patients were significantly higher than in the controls.
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This analysis does not seem to confirm the results of the previous studies suggesting that Mg or K high levels (or their diet supplementation) might protect humans against ischemic stroke. Final Decision: no