Przybelski AG, Bendlin BB, Jones JE, Vogt NM, Przybelski RJ. Vitamin B6 and vitamin D deficiency co-occurrence in geriatric memory patients.
ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2024;
16:e12525. [PMID:
38259592 PMCID:
PMC10801816 DOI:
10.1002/dad2.12525]
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Vitamin B6 and D levels are not assessed routinely in geriatric memory patients. This study examined vitamin levels to determine the potential effects on cognition.
METHODS
A chart review was conducted of 203 consecutive patients over a 12-month period. Levels of vitamins B1, B6, B12, and D were obtained on the day of clinic to identify deficiencies. A mental status exam (Mini Mental State Examination [MMSE]) was also performed.
RESULTS
One hundred sixty-seven patients had one or more vitamin levels obtained on the day of clinical evaluation. Vitamin B6 deficiency was the most common (37.5%), followed by vitamin D deficiency (36.8%). A chi-square test revealed significant co-occurrence of deficiency of vitamins B6 and D (p < 0.001). Vitamin B6 and D deficiencies were associated with lower MMSE scores (p < 0.05).
DISCUSSION
Vitamin B6 and D deficiencies are common in geriatric patients. The coexistence of these vitamin deficiencies has a significant association with cognitive performance, indicating the clinical importance of monitoring and supplementation.
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