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What vitamin is good for dementia?

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Dr. Maureen Nash answered

Specializes in Geriatric Psychiatry

None: If you don't have a vitamin deficiency, there is no evidence that vitamins can help and evidence suggests that some vitamins can worsen cognitive function or increase the risk of dementia.

Answered 9/19/2019

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Dr. Pedro Hernandez answered

Specializes in Geriatrics

B 12: There is a particular dementia associated to lack of vitamin b 12 which is part of all cellular membranes specially of the nervous system. If there is no low level of vit b wont help. Drs. Screen all pts. With dementia for this. In general it is recommended to ingest oils containing omega 3, like fish oil or eat tuna, salmon and fish c low in mercury for the esphyngomyeline needed.

Answered 7/3/2020

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