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Key vitamin deficiency linked to tripled risk of dementia: study (AFP)

Date : 2008 02 05 Category : Health

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AFP - Lack of folate, also called vitamin B-9, may triple the risk of developing dementia in old age, according to a study published Tuesday.

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