BACKGROUND: Patients with adult-onset growth hormone deficiency have reduced bone density and increased fat mass. Growth hormone at high doses may decrease body fat in these patients, but the effects…
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether use of vitamin E and C supplements protects against subsequent development of dementia and poor cognitive functioning. METHODS: The Honolulu–Asia Aging Study is a longitudinal study…
Recent research has highlighted the potential impact of nutritional factors and individual micronutrients on the brain and on cognitive performance, especially in older adults. The B vitamins, folate, B12, and…
Objectives: 1) To compare serum vitamin B12, C and folate concentrations in a randomly selected sample of elderly (age 65 years or older) male and female Hispanics and nonHispanic whites…