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Neurology September 2014 PMID 25098535

Vitamin D and the risk of dementia and Alzheimer disease.

Thomas J Littlejohns, William E Henley, Iain A Lang, Cedric Annweiler, Olivier Beauchet, Paulo H M Chaves, Linda Fried, Bryan R Kestenbaum, Lewis H Kuller, Kenneth M Langa, Oscar L Lopez, Katarina Kos, Maya Soni, David J Llewellyn

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Users express overall agreement by referencing the research’s findings and suggesting practical steps like sunbathing and supplementation, with some engaging in debates about study methods and broader implications, which shows their moderate interest and active involvement in understanding the topic.

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Most discussions acknowledge the link between low vitamin D levels and increased dementia risk, showing general agreement with the publication's findings.

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Participants show moderate interest, as they discuss implications, supplement recommendations, and methodological nuances, indicating engagement but not overwhelming enthusiasm.

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Discussions highlight the importance of vitamin D awareness and behavioral changes such as sun exposure and supplements, reflecting a recognition of potential public health impact.

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  • This study found that low levels of vitamin D are linked to a higher risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease in older adults, with the risk increasing significantly when vitamin D levels drop below 50 nmol/L.
  • Researchers measured vitamin D levels in blood samples taken in the early 1990s and tracked the participants over about 5.6 years, during which many developed dementia or Alzheimer's, especially those with severe deficiency.
  • The findings suggest that maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels might help lower the risk of these cognitive diseases, highlighting the importance of vitamin D beyond bone health and contributing to a broader discussion about its role in brain health.]
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Vitamin D and the risk of dementia and Alzheimer disease https://t.co/rcRG4Fb1yH @davidperlmutterから

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Aeonic Health
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So this weekend, if you can, GET SOME SUNLIGHT! And follow me for more tips on how to live not just a long, but also healthy and high performing life! #VitaminD #Alzheimers #GetOutside PMC4153851 DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000000755

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Jennifer Depew, RD
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@drewsg1 It is associated. https://t.co/AQqqqtWkJQ. Glyphosate is involved in that though. It messed up vit D metabolism. Avoid glyphosate & add some vit D3, 1000-2000 IU, and Epsom salt soaks for magnesium

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RT @mayukikai: Vitamin D and the risk of dementia and Alzheimer disease https://t.co/rcRG4Fb1yH @davidperlmutterから

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Vitamin D and the risk of dementia and Alzheimer disease https://t.co/uSgBwOZvmg

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vanessa
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Vitamin D and the risk of dementia and Alzheimer disease - PMC https://t.co/Gol4tUogCj

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Kat Fu, M.S., M.S.
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Rani
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The article "Vitamin D and the Risk of Dementia and Alzheimer Disease," published on August 6, 2014, in Neurology, examines the relationship between vitamin D levels and the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The conclusion of the article suggests that vitamin

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@daniel_gugger ... https://t.co/VNa1j23uVb.

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Jennifer Depew, RD
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@drewsg1 It is associated. https://t.co/AQqqqtWkJQ. Glyphosate is involved in that though. It messed up vit D metabolism. Avoid glyphosate & add some vit D3, 1000-2000 IU, and Epsom salt soaks for magnesium

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michael r barrett
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@wencyleung @NickWardCBC @JPTasker @CMA_Docs @BobBecken @benshingler @cma @justine_hunter @RoniNYTimes @drdeancommxn @ColleenFlood2 @eatright @garyruskin @carlyweeks @juliaoftoronto @HelenBranswell @eatlikeanimals @joe_warmington @leeberthiaume @cafreeland @CPHO_Canada @CBCsteph @MennaElnaka @cbcRosa @sproudfoot @billmaher @David_Philipps @M_Heffernan @adriandix @CBCQueensPark @Dave_Eby @cdpearson @susandominus @_Eric_Reinhart @SoniaFurstenau @xiaoxuyvr @curryb @kellygrant1 @HunterCrowther @cindyeharnett @DoctorsOfBC @BarackObama @KamalaHarris @reidepstein @IvanSemeniuk @ONThealth @ginakolata @GuyattGH .@Gill_Livingston: your study https://t.co/ZIsXPZ6JBv didn’t find #vitaminD deficiencies as a #dementia risk. Is that due to a methodological twist that resulted in the following (via https://t.co/6stnopzWNb) not being reflected/reported: “vitamin D deficiency* is associated

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Aeonic Health
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So this weekend, if you can, GET SOME SUNLIGHT! And follow me for more tips on how to live not just a long, but also healthy and high performing life! #VitaminD #Alzheimers #GetOutside PMC4153851 DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000000755

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Birgitta
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Vitamin D and the risk of dementia and Alzheimer disease https://t.co/uSgBwOZvmg

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Maurice Preter MD
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Worth reposting/rereading! https://t.co/ytqMdjaBfM: Vitamin D and the risk of dementia and Alzheimer disease   https://t.co/kUE5nw0AO9 #inflammation

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RT @mayukikai: Vitamin D and the risk of dementia and Alzheimer disease https://t.co/rcRG4Fb1yH @davidperlmutterから

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Vitamin D and the risk of dementia and Alzheimer disease https://t.co/rcRG4Fb1yH @davidperlmutterから

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