Vitamin B Daily expel Effective Alzheimer's

Health for human | received information that RESEARCHERS at the University of Oxford found that taking daily doses of vitamin B6, B12, and folic acid in a single pill to reduce the risk of brain shrinkage over 30 percent in older people with mild memory problems.

Some types of vitamin B is known to control the levels of amino acid and homocysteine ​​in the blood. High levels of homocysteine ​​associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's.

The study participants were asked to consume a pill containing 0.5 mg of vitamin B12, 20 mg vitamin B6, and 0.5 mg of folic acid or placebo. They were also asked to undergo cognitive tests over the past two years. Their brains were then scanned at the beginning and end of the study.

The findings of this study presented by neuropsi, as quoted from Yahoo on Wednesday (14 / 9). Dr de Jager says, "The higher level of homocysteine ​​in the blood, the better the response to treatment. We still need more research to show that this method can actually dispel dementia."

A spokesman for the Alzheimer Komuitas said, "We know the importance of getting enough vitamins. However, the best way to reduce the risk of dementia is to exercise regularly and eat healthy foods with lots of fruits and vegetables. Just as important, namely blood pressure and cholesterol checked regularly. "(Pri/OL-06)