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Vitamin D and Memory Decline: A Possible Link?Vitamin D and Memory Decline: A Possible Link?

Nutrition for Optimal Wellness | Sarah Madden, MSc, BSc | Consuming vitamins is an important part of maintaining good health. Optimal cognitive function is an essential part of maintaining excellent health; however, cognitive function inevitably declines with age. Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease [AD] and dementia negatively affect cognitive function and are increasing as the American population continues to age.

AD is the most common form of dementia in older individuals and affects approximately 5.2 million Americans. It is the 6th leading cause of death and costs approximately $148 billion year. The onset of AD usually occurs after the age of 65; however, it may begin earlier. Early-onset AD is usually caused by genetic mutations on three identified genes. Symptoms of AD include loss of cognitive and motor functions, which include short-term memory, vocabulary and organizational skills.

Vitamin D has been shown to have many different biological effects which positively influence health. A recent study set out of investigate a possible link between vitamin D and cognitive impairment. The researchers found that in 1766 adults aged 65 and older, higher vitamin D status was associated with lower cognitive decline, as measured on the Abbreviated Mental Test Score [AMTS]. The AMTS is a cognitive assessment survey that primarily measures attention, memory and orientation in time and space.

Subjects were divided into cognitively normal and cognitively impaired groups, based on the AMTS assessment . Those who were cognitively impaired were significantly older, were more likely to have less education and to consume higher amounts of alcohol compared to non-cognitively impaired individuals. Cognitively impaired subjects also had significantly [p < 0.001] higher rates of stroke and lower serum vitamin D concentrations. The relationship between cognitive decline and higher rates of stroke and lower serum D levels was stronger in men and was also associated with higher body mass index [BMI].

This study adds to a body of evidence regarding vitamin D and cognitive function. Vitamin D status is also associated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases [CVD] which includes stroke as shown by the latest National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey [NHANES]. Furthermore, AD incidence is associated with higher cholesterol levels mid-life which also serves as a risk factor for CVD. This suggests that vitamin D, AD and variants of CVD may all be related. Further studies should look at possible mechanisms linking low vitamin D status to these diseases.

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