Is vitamin D important for preserving cognition?

eileen · 07-31-2007, 04:37 PM

ImmuneSupport.com Treatment & Research Information

Is vitamin D important for preserving cognition? A positive correlation of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration with cognitive function

by RJ Przybelski and NC Binkley
ImmuneSupport.com

07-30-2007 Journal: Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics. 2007 Apr 15;460(2):202-5.

Authors and affiliation: Przybelski RJ, Binkley NC. School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA. [E-mail: rjprzybe@facstaff.wisc.edu ]

PMID: 17258168

This study investigates the association of vitamin D status with cognitive function and discusses potential mechanisms for such an effect. The relationship of vitamin B12 with cognition was also assessed.

A retrospective review of older adults presenting to a university-affiliated clinic providing consultative assessments for memory problems was performed. Charts of all patients (n=80) presenting for initial visits were reviewed to identify those who had serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D), vitamin B12, and mini-mental state examination score (MMSE) all obtained on their first visit (n=32).

Correlation analyses between MMSE and 25(OH)D and vitamin B12 levels were performed. Serum 25(OH)D concentration and MMSE showed a (p=0.006) positive correlation; no (p=0.875) correlation was observed between serum B12 concentration and MMSE.
In conclusion, the positive, significant correlation between serum 25(OH)D concentration and MMSE in these patients suggests a potential role for vitamin D in cognitive function of older adults.
SOURCE: http://www.immunesupport.com/library...207&t=CFIDS_FM

07-31-2007, 04:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
eileen kiss me I'm Derf Join Date: Feb 10 2005 Posts: 6,819 Rep Power: 17	Is vitamin D important for preserving cognition? ImmuneSupport.com Treatment & Research Information Is vitamin D important for preserving cognition? A positive correlation of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration with cognitive function by RJ Przybelski and NC Binkley ImmuneSupport.com 07-30-2007 Journal: Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics. 2007 Apr 15;460(2):202-5. Authors and affiliation: Przybelski RJ, Binkley NC. School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA. [E-mail: rjprzybe@facstaff.wisc.edu ] PMID: 17258168 This study investigates the association of vitamin D status with cognitive function and discusses potential mechanisms for such an effect. The relationship of vitamin B12 with cognition was also assessed. A retrospective review of older adults presenting to a university-affiliated clinic providing consultative assessments for memory problems was performed. Charts of all patients (n=80) presenting for initial visits were reviewed to identify those who had serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D), vitamin B12, and mini-mental state examination score (MMSE) all obtained on their first visit (n=32). Correlation analyses between MMSE and 25(OH)D and vitamin B12 levels were performed. Serum 25(OH)D concentration and MMSE showed a (p=0.006) positive correlation; no (p=0.875) correlation was observed between serum B12 concentration and MMSE. In conclusion, the positive, significant correlation between serum 25(OH)D concentration and MMSE in these patients suggests a potential role for vitamin D in cognitive function of older adults. SOURCE: http://www.immunesupport.com/library...207&t=CFIDS_FM

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
CANCERactive: Vitamin D	eileen	Think Positive About UV	3	11-13-2006 08:33 AM
Can D3 Fight The Bird Flu?	clubtan1	Open Forum	12	05-27-2006 11:46 AM
Questions & Answers on vitamin D	Sherin	Think Positive About UV	0	01-01-2006 04:57 PM
3 year old sunless spray...	DWhite6872	Say What ?????	21	07-06-2005 04:28 PM
The vitamin D controversy and the sun	Ezliving_Jim	Think Positive About UV	1	03-08-2005 08:16 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)