More vitamin D may improve memory but too much may slow reaction time

How much vitamin D can boost memory, learning and decision-making in older adults, and how much is too much? A unique study found that overweight and obese older women who took more than three times the recommended daily dose of vitamin D showed improvements in memory and learning — but also had slower reaction times. The researchers hypothesize that slower reaction times may increase the risk of falling among older people.

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