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Selected B vitamin intakes from diet and supplements in adults
Author(s)	Judith Hallfrisch, Denis C Muller, Reubin Andres
Journal title	Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly, vol 16, no 2, 1996
Pages	pp 3-18
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Vitamins ; Nutrition ; Longitudinal surveys ; United States of America.
Annotation	Frank deficiencies of a number of B vitamins have been reported to cause dementia and severe impairment of cognitive function, however, little information is available on the effects of chronic submarginal intakes. Older people may be susceptible to the effects of chronic marginal intakes. Because these effects may be completely reversible if diagnosed and treated in the early stages, it is essential to develop strategies to recognise those at risk and identify and treat them. In this study, 564 subjects, aged between 20 and 95 years, of the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging were assessed with respect to intake of folacin, vitamins B6 and B12. Findings showed that substantial numbers of men and women consumed less than adequate folacin and vitamin B6 from diet. Women were at greater risk of low intakes than men. (AKM).
Accession Number	CPA-980514202 A
Classmark	CFE: CF: 3J: 7T
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