That’s one of the reasons why it’s important to keep your vitamin levels in check!
Research suggests that thinking and memory problems can also be a sign of vitamin B12 deficiency.
A 2007 study shows that people with vitamin B12 deficiency have difficulty learning words and names, and have trouble solving puzzles.
In addition, vitamin B12 deficiency has been linked to problems maintaining attention and has also been associated with brain shrinkage.
In a study involving 1459 older people, participants’ levels of folic acid and vitamin B12 were measured and they were given cognitive tests.
The researchers found a strong link between high levels of folic acid and good cognitive function in people over 60 who also had adequate levels of vitamin B12.
A little tip for some good sources of folic acid:
- fruits
- vegetables
- chickpeas
- lentils
- liver
- wholemeal cereals
Vitamin B12 is also found in relatively high amounts in foods such as fish, poultry, eggs and low-fat milk.
In the above study, people with normal vitamin B12 status did better when their serum folate levels were high. And for people with low vitamin B12 status, high serum folate levels were associated with poor performance on cognitive tests.
Source: hamuesgyemant.hu
Recommendation from VitaHelp Egészségközpont’s professional manager, Mosó Attila:
Vitamin B12 and Vitamin B12 (Cytoplan); Vitamin B12 (Terranova)
