Comparison of two modes of vitamin B<sub>12 </sub>supplementation on neuroconduction and cognitive function among older people living in Santiago, Chile: a cluster randomized controlled trial. a study protocol [ISRCTN 02694183]

Comparison of two modes of vitamin B<sub>12 </sub>supplementation on neuroconduction and cognitive function among older people living in Santiago, Chile: a cluster randomized controlled trial. a study protocol [ISRCTN 02694183]

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Older people have a high risk of vitamin B<sub>12 </sub>deficiency; this can lead to varying degrees of cognitive and neurological impairment. CBL deficiency may present as macrocytic anemia, subacute combined degeneratio...

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Main Authors: Brito Alex, Hertrampf Eva, Lavados Manuel, Verdugo Renato, Castillo José, Lera Lydia, Albala Cecilia, Sánchez Hugo, Allen Lindsay, Uauy Ricardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:Nutrition Journal
Subjects:
cobalamin
vitamin B12
cyanocobalamin
elderly
neurophysiology
cognitive disorders
nerve conduction
cluster randomized controlled trial
public health
Chile
Online Access:http://www.nutritionj.com/content/10/1/100

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