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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Michelle Cullen

Experts warn of vitamin supplement linked to 22% increase in brain bleeds

Vitamin supplements are used by many health conscious people to prevent deficiencies and promote strong bones and other health benefits.

However, a new study has found that high dosage or prolonged use of some vitamin supplements can increase your risk of a brain bleed.

According to Markus Schürks, MD, a researcher at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, one popular supplement can increase your risk of a haemorrhagic stroke by 22%.

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