Dementia cases are rising in every country and are expected to triple globally by 2050, according to a study published in The Lancet. However, emerging research suggests a simple remedy may help stomp the brakes on the disease’s progression.
Vitamin B12, required for healthy brain and nerve function, is showing promise against this neurodegenerative condition.
Vitamin B12: A Superhero in Neurology
“B12 and folate are required for DNA synthesis, so are essential to the function of cells, including neurons,” Dr. J. David Spence, professor emeritus of neurology and clinical pharmacology at Western University in Ontario, Canada, told The Epoch Times. Folate, a different B vitamin, works in close relation to B12 in forming neurons.
Vance Voetberg
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Vance Voetberg is a journalist for The Epoch Times based in the Pacific Northwest. He holds a B.S. in journalism and aims to present truthful, inspiring health-related news. He is the founder of the nutrition blog “Running On Butter.”
