Serum vitamin B12 concentration is associated with improved memory in older individuals with higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet

Vitamin B12 plays a crucial role in cognition, but its effect might be regulated by the presence of other micronutrients, such as folate. The aim was to evaluate the effects of vitamin B12 on cognitive performance according to adherence to the Mediterranean diet, and whether the Mediterranean diet also results in increased folate or vitamin B12 levels.

Source: Clinical Nutrition - November 4, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: In és Domínguez-López, Rosa Casas, Gemma Chiva-Blanch, Miguel Ángel Martínez-González, Montserrat Fitó, Emilio Ros, Rosa M. Lamuela-Raventós, Ramon Estruch Source Type: research