Effects of Aging on Vitamin B12 Absorption
Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin for proper brain functioning. Unfortunately, a decrease in B12 levels is commonly seen with increased age. Deficiencies in B12 can cause or worsen cognitive difficulties, sometimes mistaken for memory loss or early dementia in seniors. (more…)
Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Aging: Paris Study
An interesting study conducted in Paris hospitals with 14k participants aged 50-90 years. Vitamin B12 deficiency is found to increase with age – “functional B12 deficiency was 9.6% in patients aged 30-60 years and 14.2% in patients over 90 years”. BACKGROUND: Cobalamin deficiency is responsible for hematological, neurological, neurocognitive, and...
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