TITLE

No connection for B supplements and improved cognitive function

PUB. DATE
March 2007
SOURCE
Geriatrics;Mar2007, Vol. 62 Issue 3, p13
SOURCE TYPE
Academic Journal
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
The article provides information on the results of the research "Vitamin B6, B12 and Folic Acid Supplementation and Cognitive Function: A Systematic Review of Randomized Trials," conducted by physician Ethan Balk and colleagues. It was found that oral supplements may become unsuccessful in developing cognitive improvement.
ACCESSION #
24451557

Tags: DIETARY supplements;  VITAMIN B6 in human nutrition;  VITAMIN B12;  FOLIC acid in human nutrition;  COGNITIVE ability;  BALK, Ethan

 

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