Vitamin deficiencies and Alzheimer's disease: evidence and implications for supplementation - PubMed
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- #Alzheimer's disease
- #Vitamin supplementation
- #Neurodegeneration
- Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with risk factors including aging, genetics, cardiovascular diseases, and lifestyle.
- Micronutrient intake, particularly vitamins, has potential in preventing or slowing AD progression.
- Fat-soluble (A, D, E, K) and water-soluble vitamins (C and B-complex) are analyzed for their link to AD.
- B6, B9, and B12 vitamins show promising effects in clinical trials, especially when combined with antioxidants like vitamins C and E.
- Targeting isolated vitamin deficiencies may not be sufficient due to AD's multifactorial nature.
- Future research should focus on long-term clinical trials exploring combinations of vitamins and antioxidants.