Mental Health Disorders - Dementia

Pathway Contributor: Jesse Colbeck

Contributions:

• Is there a connection between dementia and low hemoglobin (i.e. iron-deficiency anemia) or high hemoglobin levels?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Do vitamin supplements (vitamin E, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, thiamine) taken by individuals with Alzheimer's disease prevent and/or slow the progression of dementia?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Do healthy adults who consume moderate amounts of alcohol have a decreased risk of developing dementia?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Are dietary or supplemental omega-3 fatty acids effective in the primary prevention of dementia in non-demented older persons?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Is there any evidence to suggest that members of the general population and/or those with a family history of dementia should consume above or below the recommended intake for iron, copper and zinc or limit consumption of food sources of aluminum?  

  Role: Reviewer

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