topicVitamin B12 Cognition Meta-Analysis
claimConcurrently, the number of individuals affected by dementia is anticipated to nearly triple by 2050, with associated treatment costs projected to reach US$2.8 trillion by 2030 [].
evidence level1
citationLiu Xing (2026)
sourceNutritional supplements and cognition in healthy aging and mild cognitive impairment patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
topicVitamin B12 Cognition Meta-Analysis
claimIn addition, omega-3 fatty acids support synaptic plasticity and exert anti-inflammatory effects; however, evidence is mixed, as randomized trials in healthy older adults show limited benefits [,], while several analyses report modest improvements in aged or MCI patients [,].
evidence level1
citationLiu Xing (2026)
sourceNutritional supplements and cognition in healthy aging and mild cognitive impairment patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
topicVitamin B12 Cognition Meta-Analysis
claimObservational studies and recent trials involving antioxidant nutrients, such as pomegranate juice and resveratrol, alongside polyphenols, suggest potential protection for specific cognitive domains (e.g., memory) and reduced dementia risk, although effects are heterogeneous and causality remains unconfirmed [,].
evidence level1
citationLiu Xing (2026)
sourceNutritional supplements and cognition in healthy aging and mild cognitive impairment patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
topicVitamin B12 Cognition Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The World Health Organization (WHO) projects that by 2050, the global population aged 60 and above will reach 2.1 billion, highlighting the inevitability of global aging [].
evidence level1
citationLiu Xing (2026)
sourceNutritional supplements and cognition in healthy aging and mild cognitive impairment patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
topicVitamin B12 Cognition Meta-Analysis
claim13 14 Evidence does not support the routine use of MVM supplements for the prevention of myocardial infarction, stroke, or cardiovascular mortality in generally well-nourished adults [].
evidence level3
citationMuacevic Alexander (2026)
sourceMultivitamins in Adult Medical Practice: Evidence, Risks, and Pragmatic Prescribing
topicVitamin B12 Cognition Meta-Analysis
claimPreventive Services Task Force advises against the use of beta carotene or vitamin E for cardiovascular prevention and concludes that evidence is insufficient to recommend MVMs for primary prevention [].
evidence level3
citationMuacevic Alexander (2026)
sourceMultivitamins in Adult Medical Practice: Evidence, Risks, and Pragmatic Prescribing
topicVitamin B12 Cognition Meta-Analysis
claim15 Regarding cancer, the Physicians’ Health Study II found that daily MVM supplementation led to a modest 8% reduction in total cancer incidence among male physicians over an 11-year follow-up, without associated mortality benefit and with diminishing effect across tumor types [].
evidence level3
citationMuacevic Alexander (2026)
sourceMultivitamins in Adult Medical Practice: Evidence, Risks, and Pragmatic Prescribing
topicVitamin B12 Cognition Meta-Analysis
claim1 3 Across high-income countries, multivitamin-mineral (MVM) use is part of daily life for many adults.
evidence level3
citationMuacevic Alexander (2026)
sourceMultivitamins in Adult Medical Practice: Evidence, Risks, and Pragmatic Prescribing