Vitamin Deficiency and Its Impact on Brain Health

A study from the University of Wisconsin found 40% of geriatric memory patients were deficient in at least one vitamin linked to brain health. Vitamins tested in this study included B1, B6, B12, and D, all of which play an important role in brain health. Dr. Robert Przybelski joins the podcast to discuss his study, the influence of vitamin deficiency on brain health, and the potential consequences of vitamin deficiency when treating a patient for a memory condition. Guest: Robert Przybelski, MD, associate professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Episode Topics:

• Why is it important to look for vitamin deficiencies during a memory evaluation? 1:19

• What were your research findings? 2:03

• What do you focus on during a memory evaluation? 5:13

• Is there a difference between normal vitamin levels and optimal levels? 6:40

• What supplements do you take? 7:42

• What diet do you think promotes brain health? 8:06

• Why does your research look at general patients rather than participants? 8:41