Is there any benefit in taking folic acid and vitamin B supplements to protect against dementia?
We don’t know yet, but don’t do it without first checking with your GP. It is too early to say and, indeed, for some people taking these supplements is not appropriate. It has also been suggested that other vitamins might help to prevent the brain damage caused by dementia, but more research is needed to assess whether this is actually the case. Before taking supplements it is important to consult your GP. The Alzheimer’s Research Trust has launched the largest ever study in the world probing the link between B vitamins and Alzheimer’s disease – sign up to our e-Newsletter for updates on this and other important research.
