[PHNUTR-L] Influence of Micronutrients on Cognitive Function and Performance

[Kathrynne Holden]

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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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