Question:
Hi Doctor, my father was diagnosed with cerebral ischemia. The doctor asked me, in addition to taking medication for treatment, what should I eat for cerebral ischemia to recover quickly?

Reply: 

Hello, to treat any disease, it is necessary to combine the use of drugs with the most reasonable diet and activities. Therefore, some dietary suggestions during the treatment of cerebral ischemia below may help your father.

Good foods for cerebral anemia

• Protein, iron: Foods in this group help increase blood volume in the body and restore health, especially important for people with cerebral ischemia. Foods rich in iron are animal liver, beef, duck, kidney, heart, egg yolk, seafood. 
• Vegetables: Dark green vegetables (broccoli, celery) contain a lot of vitamins A, C, K, iron, which helps to nourish the blood and support a better digestive system.
• Fruit: Berries like strawberries, raspberries, cherries are rich in antioxidants, rich in carbohydrates, zinc, fiber and vitamin C that help boost the immune system. In addition, apples, grapes, watermelons or plums are also very good for patients with cerebral ischemia. 
• Cereals: Common grains such as peanuts, soybeans, flour, oats, sesame, walnuts... are also very good support for cerebral anemia.

Foods that are not good for cerebral ischemia should be limited

In addition to the foods that should be eaten, your father should also abstain from:

• Alcoholic beverages: wine, beer, carbonated drinks
• Ready-to-eat or canned food
• Fried foods contain a lot of fat…

Hopefully with the above information will help your father improve the symptoms of the disease. If you need more information, please contact the toll-free hotline 1800.64.68.66, our pharmacists are always ready to help. Wishing you and your family good health!