Dementia and folate: Is there a link? - Medical News Today


3/21/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 1 month ago
by Jeanna D. Smiley

According to a recent study, low levels of folate in the blood may be associated with dementia and increase overall mortality risk.

  • Blood folate levels diminish with age.
  • Folate deficiency impairs cognitive function and nerve signaling in the brain, potentially elevating risks of dementia and death.
  • Resear… [+5864 chars]

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