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The influence of multivitamins on cognitive function and mood in the elderly
Author(s)	S M Cockle, J Haller, S Kimber
Journal title	Aging & Mental Health, vol 4, no 4, November 2000
Pages	pp 339-353
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Vitamins ; Cognitive processes ; Learning capacity ; Behaviour.
Annotation	Older people are at risk of nutritional deficiency for a number of reasons, and as vitamins and minerals are crucial to the formation of certain neurotransmitters, such deficiency may result in impaired cognitive functioning. The authors examined the relationship between vitamin status and cognitive functioning and mood in healthy, older volunteers, and to assess the subsequent impact of multivitamin supplementation on these measures. The population followed was found to be deficient in several vitamins, particularly vitamins B-6, B-2, and B-12. Various correlations between vitamin levels and cognitive functioning were observed at baseline, but although multivitamin supplementation increased blood vitamin levels, it had little effect on performance, cognitive function or mood. However, as vitamin status correlated with certain measures at baseline, it is possible that supplementation over longer periods and/or in volunteers with poorer nutrition may prove beneficial. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-001214210 A
Classmark	CFE: DA: DE: DM
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