It is possible to have a healthy mind in old age too. Even though physically one may slow down but that doesn’t mean that you have to face that mentally also. A recent study has revealed that vitamin B 12 can help prevent memory loss and even dementia in old age.


The study has revealed that high levels of B 12 in the blood were less likely to experience dementia. The study also showed that people with optimum level of B 12 showed less brain shrinkage that those with lower levels.

There are many factors that affect brain health which are beyond human control. But with this revelation it is clear that by consuming more b 12 one can prevent memory loss. In elderly more vitamin B 12 can reverse memory loss and dementia.


Vitamin B 12 is important for maintenance of nervous system. Deficiency of b 12 over a long period of time can lead to nerve degeneration and neurological damage.

What we eat can influence our brain health and prevent, memory loss and dementia in old age. We can include more Vitamin b 12 in our diet by consuming meat, eggs and dairy products. Vitamin B 12 is also found in liver, shell fish, sea weeds, soya products. Vegetarians should rely on Vitamin B 12 supplements as any B12 in plant food sources is not available for human intake.

In addition to that a healthy and active lifestyle is important to prevent dementia in old age. Healthy diet and keeping away smoking and other health risks can keeps your chances of developing memory loss to the minimum.

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