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Vitamin B-12: Can it improve memory in Alzheimerfrom readers.
Answer
Vitamin B-12 helps maintain healthy nerve cells and red blood cells. A vitamin B-12 deficiency — most common in older adults and vegetarians — can cause various signs and symptoms, including memory loss. In such cases, vitamin B-12 supplements can help improve memory.
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2 comments:
There are other b vitamins that improve memory as well. B-12 is a good start.
Krista
www.alzheimersteam.com
There is a lot of research done into the benefits of vitamin B12 and its beneficial effects on memory. While some may argue against supplements, sometimes our lifestyles and pollution levels around us make it impossible for us to get all our nutrition from our diet, making supplementation unavoidable.
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