Researchers have discovered that Vitamin B deficiency may cause significantly reduced learning capacity.7,8
- “Metabolic impairments induced by a diet deficient in three B vitamins – choline, folate, B12 and B6 – caused cognitive dysfunction," says Aron Troen, PhD.
It stands to reason – Vitamin B is needed to convert glucose into brain fuel, and even a mild shortage can cause kids to be irritable, apathetic and forgetful. B Vitamins are also water-soluble, requiring them to be replenished more often through foods like whole grains, lean meats, eggs, beans and green vegetables. Want to help your kids get A’s? Better pack those B’s.
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Troen, A.M. & Shea-Budgell, M & Shukitt-Hale B. & Smith, D.E. & Selhub, J. & Rosenberg, I.H. (2008). B-vitamin deficiency causes hyperhomocysteinemia and vascular cognitive impairment in mice, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 105(34), 12474-12479. Http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Vitamin-B-deficiency-causes-cognitive-impairment-in-mice-study |
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Louman, Marieke WJ & van Dusseldorp, Marijke & van de Vijver, Fons JR & Thomas, Chris MG & Schneede, Jørn & Ueland, Per M & Refsum, Helga & van Staveren, Wija A. (2000). Signs of impaired cognitive function in adolescents with marginal cobalamin status, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 72(3), 762-769. Http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract/72/3/762 |
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