B vitamins slow brain shrinkage

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"Results from the double-blind controlled trial, published in the journal Public Library of Science One, revealed the annual rate of brain atrophy in subjects who took B vitamins was almost 30 per cent less than those on a placebo. Researchers involved in the 24-month trial believe the findings may be the first step in finding a way to delay the onset of Alzheimer’s."

B vitamins slow brain shrinkage - Pharmacy News

"Homocysteine-Lowering by B Vitamins Slows the Rate of Accelerated Brain Atrophy in Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial," A David Smith, Stephen M Smith, Celeste A de Jager, Philippa Whitbread, Carole Johnston, Grzegorz Agacinski, Abderrahim Oulhaj, Kevin M Bradley, Robin Jacoby, Helga Refsum

PLoS ONE: Research Article, published 08 Sep 2010, 10.1371/journal.pone.0012244