The study looked at 104 adults, average age 87, participating in the Oregon Brain Aging Study who underwent blood testing and cognitive assessment; 42 participants also had MRI scans.
The use of blood levels of nutrients rather than relying on food-frequency questionnaires was important, noted an accompanying editorial. While eating a balance diet is important to obtain sufficient vitamins and omega-3s, UC Berkeley’s Wellness Guide to Dietary Supplements suggests the use of multivitamin (and fish oil) supplementation is worth considering if you are in one of these groups:
You are…
1. Over 60
2. A woman of childbearing age
3. A strict vegetarian
4. On a weight-loss diet
5. Do not eat a balanced diet (at least 9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, as well as whole grains, low-fat dairy, and small servings of lean meat, poultry, or fish).
