Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Health Quality Ontario. Vitamin B12 and cognitive function: an evidence-based analysis. Toronto: Health Quality Ontario (HQO). Ontario Health Technology Assessment Series (OHTAS) 13(23). 2013 Authors' conclusions - Based on very low quality evidence, there does appear to be an association between elevated plasma homocysteine levels (a by-product of B vitamins) and the onset of dementia.
- Based on moderate quality evidence, but with less than optimal duration of follow-up, treatment with B12 supplementation does not appreciably change cognitive function.
- Based on low to moderate quality of evidence, treatment with vitamin B12 and folate in patients with mild cognitive impairment seems to slow the rate of brain atrophy.
- Based on moderate quality evidence, oral vitamin B12 is as effective as parenteral vitamin B12 in patients with confirmed B12 deficiency. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Cognition; Dementia; Dietary Supplements; Humans; Vitamin B 12; Vitamin B 12 Deficiency Language Published English Country of organisation Canada English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence Evidence Development and Standards, Health Quality Ontario, 130 Bloor Street West, 10th floor, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5S 1N5 Email: EDSinfo@hqontario.ca AccessionNumber 32014000072 Date abstract record published 13/01/2014 |