This Mineral Deficiency is Causing Strokes
Brad Stanfield
Aug 17, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Increase potassium intake to lower blood pressure significantly
Increasing potassium intake to between 3,500 and 4,700 milligrams can lower systolic blood pressure by a whopping seven units.
Utilize salt substitute to lower stroke risk by 14%
A study found that using a salt substitute with 25% potassium chloride reduced recurrent strokes by 14% over five years.
Aim for blood pressure below 120 to reduce heart attack and stroke risk
The SPRINT study was stopped early because aiming for a blood pressure below 120 so clearly reduced the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death by 27%.
Aim for systolic blood pressure below 120 for safety
Groundbreaking studies show the old 'safe' systolic blood pressure of 140 is actually risky, and we should now aim for a target below 120.
Address potassium deficiency to reduce stroke risk
A significant yet overlooked risk factor for stroke is a potassium deficiency, which can be corrected before resorting to blood pressure medications.
Monitor blood pressure to reduce stroke mortality risk
According to a meta-analysis of over one million people, the risk of dying from a stroke doubles for every 20-point rise in blood pressure.
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