Roughly 90% of strokes are acute blockages (thrombosis) in the vessel. Because brain cells need significant and sustained blood flow to receive oxygen and nutrients, any restriction in blood supply results in serious consequences. From a REDOX perspective, maintaining brain health means maintaining the health of the cerebral vessels 

Recovery from stroke requires REDOX balance. REDOX signaling molecules render brain cells capable of redesigning both themselves and the interconnections necessary for them to perform critical functions. REDOX chemistry is critical in signaling the replication of neighboring cells to replace damaged ones—this process requires activation of transcription factors, which ignite cellular replication. Partially damaged cells seek to restore mitochondrial actions to rebuild the integrity of the cell membrane and allow nutrients in and waste out.