Some people have more memory problems than others their age, and this is a condition called mild cognitive impairment, according to Medline PlusUS National Library of Medicine.
Besides, Mayo Clinica nonprofit organization dedicated to clinical practice, education, and research, noted that mild cognitive impairment may be the cause of changes in thinking in the following cases:
- There are more frequent forgetfulness.
- You forget to go to appointments or social events.
- The train of thought is lost. You cannot follow the plot of a book or a movie.
- You have difficulty following a conversation.
- It is difficult to make decisions, finish a task, or follow instructions.
- They begin to have orientation problems in places that are known.
- Judgment begins to fail.
- Family and friends notice any of these changes.
He also indicated that mild cognitive impairment can cause:
- Depression.
- Anxiety.
- Bad temper or aggressiveness.
- Lack of interest.
Meanwhile, he explained that people with mild cognitive impairment have a higher risk of developing dementia, although it is not decisive. In general, about 1% to 3% of older adults develop dementia each year.
That is why the portal SaberVivirTV revealed that according to Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School, in her book This is your brain on food (What food does to your brain) The vitamins that can help prevent cognitive decline are those of the B complex:
- Vitamin B1 (thiamine): It helps convert the food you eat into energy. In addition, thiamine is important for the growth, development, and function of cells in the body.
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): it works in conjunction with the other B vitamins. It is important for body growth and the production of red blood cells.
- Vitamin B3 (niacin): it helps some enzymes to function properly and the skin, nerves and digestive system to stay healthy.
- Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine): It is necessary for the proper functioning of the body’s sugars, fats, and proteins.
- Vitamina B12 (cianocobalamina): It is important for metabolism. It is also a nutrient that helps maintain the health of neurons and blood.
- Folate (folic acid or B9): the body needs it to make DNA and other types of genetic material. Folate is also necessary for cell division in the body.
- Pathothenic acid (B5): It is essential for the metabolism of food. It also plays a role in the production of hormones and cholesterol.
- Biotin (B7): it is an important part of the body’s enzymes that break down substances such as fats, carbohydrates, and others.
However, to get the complex vitamins you must have a healthy diet that includes yeast, seeds, eggs, liver, meat and vegetables, but the vitamins are also found in multivitamin and multimineral supplements.
However, if you suffer from a deficiency of B vitamins, you can suffer from diseases and some of the common symptoms are:
- Rash.
- Tingling or burning in the hands and feet.
- Chapped lips or mouth sores.
- Weightloss.
- Weakness.
- Fatigue.
- Mood changes.
In any case, the information given above is in no way a substitute for medical advice and, therefore, the first thing to do is consult a health expert, so that they can guide the process and indicate what is most appropriate. for each person.
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