Items Tagged ‘vitamin B-12’

June 26, 2019

Researchers look at possible link between low vitamin B12 and Parkinson’s symptoms

By Advancing the Science contributor

By Jay Furst Low vitamin B12 levels can worsen some symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, especially postural instability and cognitive impairment, which can lead to falls and injuries, researchers say. Lower vitamin B12 levels also are associated with higher Hoehn-Yahr stage, the tool for assessing disease severity, and neuropathy in Parkinson’s patients. While it’s not clear […]

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Tags: Mayo Clinic Proceedings, neurology, Parkinson's disease, Rodolfo Savica, Stuart McCarter, vitamin B-12