A randomised controlled trial investigating the effect of vitamin B12 supplementation on neurological function in healthy older people: the Older People and Enhanced Neurological function (OPEN) study protocol [ISRCTN54195799]

A randomised controlled trial investigating the effect of vitamin B12 supplementation on neurological function in healthy older people: the Older People and Enhanced Neurological function (OPEN) study protocol [ISRCTN54195799]

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Vitamin B12 deficiency is common in older people and the prevalence increases with age. Vitamin B12 deficiency may present as macrocytic anaemia, subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord, or as neuropathy, but is often asymp...

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Main Authors: Whyte Ken, Richards Marcus, Letley Louise, Fletcher Astrid E, Fasey Nicky, Elbourne Diana, Clarke Robert, Allen Elizabeth, Dangour Alan D, Mills Kerry, Uauy Ricardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:Nutrition Journal
Online Access:http://www.nutritionj.com/content/10/1/22

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