“Vitamin D Supplementation Reduces Dementia Risk by 40% according to New Study”

For years, researchers have studied 13,000 people in Canada and Britain. In the study, they compared people who received extra vitamin D supplements with a group that did not. The results showed that there are 40 percent fewer cases of dementia in the group that takes vitamin D. The scientists concluded that the supplement protects against dementia.

Research

This is the first study where the effect of vitamin D on dementia was measured with such a clear result. Despite the fact that this study has shown a good result, this does not mean that this study conclusively proves that vitamin D has an effect. Previous studies had not noticed any changes or the results were even negative. In addition, the new study does not show who benefits and how much the intake should be.

Possible explanation

With a population study it is very difficult to separate cause and effect. Is the vitamin D really the cause of a lower rate of dementia, or is it due to a healthier lifestyle?

Should I take extra vitamin D?

You make the majority of your vitamin D content yourself through sunlight and only a small part comes from your diet. This is in products such as oily fish, red meat, mushrooms and eggs. In addition, it is added to products such as margarine and baking and roasting products. With the help of a varied diet and a walk through the park, your body often produces enough vitamin D itself.

Some people do benefit from taking extra vitamin D, such as people of color, pregnant women, women over 50 years old and men over 70 years old. But also people who don’t get enough sunlight on their skin, because they don’t go outside often or wear a veil or burqa.

By: National Care Guide