High Dosage Of B Vitamins Fights Brain Shrinkage And Amnesia, Finds British Research

Heavy doses of B vitamins can inhibit brain shrinkage, a condition which frequently progresses to Alzheimer's disease, say British researchers. These supplements may even reduce shrinkage to the extent of 50%, which indicates their capability to delay the onset of Alzheimer's. Although further research is necessary to substantiate the findings, the results are all the more striking due to the comprehensive failure of most other experimental Alzheimer's treatments. Scientists at the University of Oxford led by Dr. A. David Smith studied 168 volunteers with mild cognitive impairment, which manifests by way of memory loss, language problems and other mental challenges beyond those that might normally be attributed to ageing. Almost half of people over 70 with mild cognitive impairment proceed to Alzheimer's disease. The logic underlying the study was straightforward - B vitamins are known to reduce homocysteine levels in the blood, which is suspected of bringing on Alzheimer's. The researchers believe if suitably high doses of these supplements are administered to patients diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment under medical supervision, the results can be quite dramatic.

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