Vitamin May Prevent Memory Loss
An article published by the BBC reveals a scientific study into memory loss, and the link possibly caused by low levels of vitamin B12. The article reads:
A vitamin found in meat, fish and milk may help stave off memory loss in old age, a study has suggested. The study conducted by Oxford University published its findings in the journal of neurology, testing some 107 subjects over a 5 year period.
The Oxford study looked at a group of people between 61 and 87, splitting it into thirds depending on the participants' vitamin B12 levels.
Even the third with the lowest levels were still above a threshold used by some scientists to define vitamin B12 deficiency. However, they were still much more likely to show signs of brain shrinkage over the five-year period.
Professor David Smith, who directs the Oxford Project to Investigate Memory and Ageing, said he now planned a trial of B vitamins in the elderly to see if taking them could slow brain shrinkage. He said:
"This study adds another dimension to our understanding of the effects of B vitamins on the brain - the rate of shrinkage of the brain as we age may be partly influenced by what we eat."
"Vitamin B12 deficiency is a common problem among elderly people in the UK and has been linked to declining memory and dementia."
"This is another example of why it is crucial for people to lead a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet rich in B vitamins and antioxidants."
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