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Review Papers | Neurology | Volume 15 Issue 2, February 2026 | Pages: 1165 - 1166 | India
Importance of Nutrition in Stroke Recovery and Post-Stroke Rehabilitation
Abstract: Stroke is one of the main causes of death and long-term disability across the world. Many people who survive stroke develop problems related to movement, speech, swallowing, and daily functioning. One major but often ignored problem after stroke is poor nutrition. Many stroke patients are already malnourished when admitted to hospital, and their nutritional condition may worsen during treatment and rehabilitation. Good nutrition is very important for brain recovery, muscle strength, immunity, and overall healing. Stroke patients often face difficulty eating because of swallowing problems, weakness, poor appetite, or depression. If sufficient nutrition is not given, recovery becomes slower and complications increase. In India, stroke cases are increasing because of lifestyle changes, unhealthy diets, and increasing blood pressure and diabetes cases. Many patients also face problems like poverty, poor access to rehabilitation services, and lack of nutrition counselling. This review explains how nutrition supports stroke recovery, what nutrients are important, and why nutrition care should be a major part of stroke rehabilitation, especially in India.
Keywords: Stroke recovery, Post stroke diet, Malnutrition, Rehabilitation nutrition, Stroke care, India
How to Cite?: Mahendra Kumar, Dr. Nitika Thakur, Dr. Imran Khan, "Importance of Nutrition in Stroke Recovery and Post-Stroke Rehabilitation", Volume 15 Issue 2, February 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1165-1166, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26214120500, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26214120500