The Claim
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
What the research says
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People with low levels of vitamin D have a higher likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
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Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, potentially due to its role in neuroprotection, regulation of neurotransmitters, and reduction of neuroinflammation, though the causal relationship remains unconfirmed.
When vitamin D is low, the brain loses its ability to protect nerve cells from damage and control inflammation. This happens because calcium levels inside nerve cells drop, making them more vulnerable to stress, and immune cells in the brain become overactive, releasing harmful chemicals that kill neurons over time.
What the research says
1 studyThis study says vitamin D helps your body work properly, including your brain and immune system, which could explain why low levels might be linked to brain diseases like Alzheimer’s — but it doesn’t prove it causes them.
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