VITAMIN D IS LINKED TO DEMENTIA?!
- Jan 31, 2026
- 1:17
- Short
Low Vitamin D could be affecting your brain
Dr Rhonda Patrick highlights research linking Vitamin D deficiency with a much higher risk of dementia. She explains that studies show people who supplement with Vitamin D3 tend to have a lower risk, and that patients with dementia or Alzheimer’s who received Vitamin D showed better cognitive outcomes than those given a placebo.
Have you ever checked your Vitamin D levels?
Brief Summary
Vitamin D deficiency increases dementia risk; supplementation can improve cognition.
Key points
- Vitamin D and Dementia Risk. Deficiency in vitamin D can increase dementia risk by 80%, while supplementation reduces it by 40%.
- The Importance of Vitamin D Testing. Getting a blood test for vitamin D levels is crucial for understanding your health needs.
