VITAMIN D IS LINKED TO DEMENTIA?!

The Diary Of A CEO

  • 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.

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