Sep 23, 2013 · ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic experts routinely recommend that older adults consider B-12 supplements or food fortified with this critical vitamin. The September issue of Mayo …

Jun 26, 2019 · Low vitamin B12 levels can worsen some symptoms of Parkinson's disease, especially postural instability and cognitive impairment, which can lead to falls and injuries, researchers say. …

Feb 4, 2014 · It pays to be alert to symptoms and consider taking a vitamin B-12 supplement or eating food fortified with vitamin B-12. Vitamin B-12 is one of the few vitamins Mayo Clinic experts routinely …

Oct 2, 2015 · He adds, "Calcium and vitamin D alone in patients at high fracture risk is not as beneficial as using them combined with osteoporosis medications." Talk with your health care provider to find …

Apr 25, 2017 · What do you recommend? ANSWER: Understanding how much vitamin D you need can be confusing because there are different recommendations about how much vitamin D adults should …

Dec 28, 2022 · A calcium-rich diet is important to maintain optimal bone health and prevent osteoporosis. So, too, is vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium to be deposited into bones. …

Mar 12, 2016 · As you should with any vitamin or mineral supplement, get the facts before you start taking folic acid. In some cases, a supplement may be appropriate, but taking too much folic acid …

Aug 19, 2021 · High doses of biotin — 10–300 milligrams per day — can provide false high or low blood levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone, vitamin D and troponin. Therefore, it is important to let your …

Jun 11, 2019 · Do dietary supplements reduce your risk of dementia and improve brain health? The Global Council on Brain Health says they don't. In a new report, the organization recommends that …

Jan 4, 2013 · Vitamin B-12 — It's estimated that up to 15 percent of older adults are deficient in vitamin B-12. Since vitamin B-12 has not been shown to cause harm, even in large doses, it may be …