Vitamins & Minerals

Department of Psychology, University of Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Vitamin D and Cognitive Function in Bipolar Disorder: A Comparative Study with Healthy Controls
  Author(s): Tinkoo Serra*
  
  This cross-sectional study explores the intricate relationship between vitamin D status and cognitive function in individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder in comparison to healthy controls. We conducted comprehensive cognitive assessments alongside measurements of vitamin D levels in a cohort comprising 75 bipolar disorder patients and 75 age-matched healthy controls. The results reveal a striking correlation between lower vitamin D levels and compromised cognitive abilities, particularly in domains such as memory, attention and executive function among individuals with bipolar disorder. In contrast, the healthy control group exhibited higher vitamin D levels and superior cognitive performance. These findings underscore the potential significance of vitamin D supplementation as an adjunctive intervention to ameliorate cognitive impairments in bipolar disorde.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2376-1318.2023.12.282

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