Oct 28 2008
To B or not to B when it comes to dementia(part 9)
Here is more information about Vitamin B6 and dementia
Vitamin B6 absorption is related to the amount of protein you eat because it functions in the metabolism of protein.
Please note that people over 50 need more Vitamin B6 than younger adults.
So how much Vitamin B6 do you need to stave off dementia?
As stated earlier, the biggest risk factor in getting dementia is age. The older you get, the more likely you are to get any of the dementias.
Before answering that, another interesting fact is that certain medications such as some antibiotics including penicillin, decrease the absorption of Vitamin B6.
Nest time the final words on Vitamin B6 and dementia
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more to come.
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By Susan Berg author of Adorable Photographs of Our Baby-Meaningful Mind Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals a book for those with dementia and an excellent resource for caregivers and healthcare professionals.
http://www.alzheimersideas.com
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/dementiacare/
http://dementiaviews.blogspot.com
http://activitiesdirector.blogspot.com
http://dementiatips.blogspot.com
