Low Folic Acid Levels Linked to Dementia: Study

A new study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry has found that a lack of the B vitamin folic acid may triple the risk of developing dementia in old age.

Researchers observed 518 people over 65 for a 2.4 year period. During this time, 45 people were diagnosed with dementia and those who were low in folic acid were 3 1/2 times more likely to develop the condition. Although the researchers suggested that folic acid supplements may be helpful, further research is needed to clarify the relationship between folic acid and dementia. Folic acid is found naturally in dark-green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, beans and whole grains.

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