Magnesium and Calcium Deficiencies Linked to Cognitive Decline in Seniors

With more than 55 million people worldwide now suffering from dementia, and around 10 million new cases occurring every year, finding effective ways to prevent and treat cognitive decline is becoming an increasingly challenging global healthcare problem.

Significantly, therefore, while still essentially ignored by the mainstream/legacy media, a growing body of evidence suggests that certain micronutrients play key roles in the prevention of cognitive decline. A recent study from China adds to this evidence by confirming a lower prevalence of cognitive impairment in adults who take daily vitamin supplements.

The researchers found a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease in participants with mild cognitive impairment who took vitamin D on a daily basis. They also saw a lower risk of cognitive impairment in those with normal cognition who consumed vitamin D, folic acid, or CoQ10 on a daily basis, and a lower risk of cognitive impairment in participants with normal cognitive performance who took B vitamin supplements either daily or occasionally.

Based on these findings, the researchers recommend daily vitamin supplementation – especially B vitamins – as a potential preventive measure to slow cognitive decline and neurodegeneration in the elderly. For those who already suffer from cognitive impairment, they conclude that vitamin D supplementation may also be beneficial.

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