Specific nutritional deficiencies in Western populations lead to measurable reductions in cognitive and mental performance
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Specific nutritional and micronutrient deficiencies are consistently linked across multiple demographic studies to measurable reductions in cognitive and mental performance.
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Knowledge-Guided Neural Networks for Transparent Micronutrient Deficiency Detection
2025 · cited by 2
Highlights that micronutrient deficiencies significantly impact elderly health by increasing cognitive decline.
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Role of Nutrition in Cognitive Development and Academic Performance During Adolescence: A Comprehensive Review.
2025 · cited by 1
Shows that nutritional deficiencies and micronutrient inadequacies have significant effects on cognitive functions, learning, and brain health during adolescence.
Comparison of single-point insulin sensitivity estimator (SPISE) index and cognitive performance in vitamin B12-deficient young adults: An analytical cross-sectional study
2024 · cited by 1
Demonstrates that vitamin B12 deficiency in young adults correlates with lower cognitive performance scores on the Mini-Mental State Examination.
Serum magnesium level is associated with cognitive function among the elderly in Palestine, a cross-sectional study.
2026 · cited by 0
Finds that serum magnesium levels are significantly associated with cognitive function and instrumental activities of daily living among older adults.