The Hindu·3 min read·medium
ICMR-NIN study links vitamin deficiencies to cognitive decline in elderly
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The Hindu Bureau
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A study by the ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition in Hyderabad found that over one-third of surveyed elderly adults suffer from mild cognitive impairment linked to vitamin deficiencies. Researchers emphasized that early nutritional intervention, particularly regarding vitamins D, B2, and B9, may help preserve brain health.
More than one in three older adults surveyed in a Hyderabad-based study showed signs of mild cognitive impairment, with researchers finding a strong association between cognitive decline and deficiencies in several key vitamins.
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