Guest guest Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Epidemiological studies have linked several nutrients, especially vitamins C and E, beta carotene and folic acid, to chronic ills including heart disease and cancer. That led people to take large doses in hopes of warding off dire consequences. But when scientifically designed clinical trials were conducted, most early promises proved false. Now another vitamin, B12, is being discussed as a factor in several ailments that commonly afflict older people, including heart disease and stroke, Alzheimer's disease and dementia, frailty, depression, osteoporosis and even some cancers. A continuing study of 2,576 adults in Framingham linked low blood levels of B12 to bone loss in men and women; a study of 703 women in their 70s living at home in Baltimore linked markers of B12 deficiency to frailty; and a study published this year, of 107 community-dwelling people over 60 who were followed for five years, linked low levels of B12 to shrinkage of the brain. Scientists are urging everyone over 50 to increase their B12 intake through supplements or fortified foods. These experts believe it cannot hurt and may help to keep people hale and hearty. You won't change anything until you take are urging everyone over 50 to increase their B12 intake through supplements or fortified foods. These experts believe it cannot hurt and may help to keep people hale and hearty. 1,000 micrograms a day is needed to keep fortfied. http://www.telegram.com/article/20081020/COLUMN40/810200364/-1/COLUMN For your eyes only, Lottie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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