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- Title
Homocysteine-lowering by B vitamins slows the rate of accelerated brain atrophy in mild cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled trial.
- Authors
Smith, A David; Smith, Stephen M; de Jager, Celeste A; Whitbread, Philippa; Johnston, Carole; Agacinski, Grzegorz; Oulhaj, Abderrahim; Bradley, Kevin M; Jacoby, Robin; Refsum, Helga
- Abstract
An increased rate of brain atrophy is often observed in older subjects, in particular those who suffer from cognitive decline. Homocysteine is a risk factor for brain atrophy, cognitive impairment and dementia. Plasma concentrations of homocysteine can be lowered by dietary administration of B vitamins.
- Publication
PloS one, 2010, Vol 5, Issue 9, pe12244
- ISSN
1932-6203
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0012244