Low Vitamin D and Its Association with Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
Vitamin D is a neurosteroid hormone that regulates neurotransmitters and neurotrophins. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective properties. It increases neurotrophic factors such as nerve growth factor which further promotes brain health. Moreover, it is also helpful in the preven...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2020-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Aging Research |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/6097820 |