Caring for Someone with Alzheimer's

Frequently Asked Questions

14. What role does nutrition play in Alzheimer's disease? - cont'd

Some of the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease can be mimicked by vitamin B12 deficiency. This nutrient deficiency is a reversible cause of dementia, along with thiamine deficiency, thyroid hormone deficiency, certain medications, and metabolic disturbances. Reversible causes of dementia need to be excluded before a presumptive diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is made.