By Danny Kwon, JD
There are so many supplements on the market today for cognitive health. Slowing the effects of aging on the brain is a goal for many people who take supplements as they age. There are a lot of supplement “cocktails” out there promising to do just that. But there is a key vitamin in all of them that seems to play a significant role in warding off cognitive decline.
Traditionally recognized for its role in bone health and calcium homeostasis, vitamin D is now being studied for its role in maintaining cognitive health, particularly in the context of dementia. Dementia, characterized by a decline in cognitive function severe enough to interfere with daily life, includes conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. With no definitive cure currently available, prevention and risk reduction strategies are critical. Emerging research highlights the potential of vitamin D as a protective agent against cognitive decline and dementia.
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“Taking vitamin D could help prevent dementia, study finds,” UCalgary News, March 2, 2023, ucalgary.ca.
Danny Kwon, JD, is the executive director of Life & Health Network (lifeandhealth.org). Reprinted with permission.