A post about dementia and vitamin D3 – with thanks to Psychology Today for the picture.
On 1 March 2023 the Alzheimer’s Association published a peer-reviewed scientific paper centred on the relationship between vitamin D supplementation and dementia. To read it (which I recommend) simply click the link here or above.
In summary, a massive 12,388 individuals were involved over ten years in the Canadian study. The findings revealed that Vitamin D exposure was associated with 40% lower dementia incidence versus no exposure, meaning that those that received D3 supplements were significantly better protected from dementia than those that did not. Results were enhanced for males, and also those who entered the study dementia-free.
Many earlier studies have focused on the health benefits of vitamin D, in particular D3 (do read my previous post here). Vitamin D is naturally generated in the body through skin exposure to sunlight, and appears to be of significance for day-to-day health. Humans would historically have gained sufficient natural exposure in our more primitive lifestyle, but migration to Europe and the north where daylight is restricted during winter has resulted in a deficiency.
According to the Alzheimer’s Society, currently there are 900,000 people in the UK living with dementia. With an ageing population, the incidence is set to become a massive challenge to society, not least in the provision of safe later-life care.
Rather than relying on crosswords, perhaps now is the time to make your investment in a vitamin D3 supplement? It appears to have no down-side or side effects – see here and here. Vitamin D3 supplementation may actually be the answer to the question of how to ensure a longer, healthier and more productive life?
I should add that I have no financial interests in vitamin supplements of any kind. Advertisements appearing below this post are placed randomly by the platform, not the writer. They are neither endorsed nor monetarised.
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