Influence of Micronutrients on Cognitive Function and Performance

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Influence of Micronutrients on Cognitive Function and Performance

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Reference: " The influence of micronutrients on cognitive function and

performance, " Huskisson E, Maggini S, Ruf M, Journal of Int'l Medical

Research, 2007; 35(1): 1-19. (Address: Ruf M, Bayer Consumer Care AG,

CH-4052, Basel, Switzerland).

Summary: In this review article, studies investigating the influence of

micronutrients on cognitive function and performance were reviewed.

Recent clinical trials, reviews, editorials and meetings investigating

the role of individual micronutrients were identified and reviewed. The

micronutrients found to be the most closely related to cognitive

performance were the water-soluble vitamins, such as the B group and C,

as well as the minerals, calcium, magnesium, and zinc. Even marginal

deficiencies of these vitamins and minerals were found to affect

cognitive performance. The authors point out that deficiencies in these

micronutrients are not uncommon, even in 'developed' countries. Groups

such as the elderly and those exposed to stressful lifestyles and

occupational pressures were found to be even more vulnerable to the

effects of these micronutrient deficiencies on cognitive performance.

The conclusions of this review article suggest that sufficient intake of

all micronutrients, particularly those vitamins and minerals highlighted

in this article, may help to maintain normal cognitive function and

performance.

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