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Complete guide to products for seniorsA potential connection between vitamin D and dementia may cause concern among seniors. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin essential to bone health and reducing inflammation, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Many studies show low levels of vitamin D could potentially increase the risk of developing dementia. However, additional research is needed to confirm the connection. Dementia is a generalized medical definition of cognitive decline.
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