India micronutrient deficiency dementia risk
Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Jun 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 08, 2026
The study's findings could increase investor interest in companies focused on nutritional supplements, healthy food products, and public health initiatives aimed at preventing cognitive decline. It may also influence healthcare policy and research funding in India>>> and other low- and middle-income countries, potentially impacting pharmaceutical companies developing dementia treatments.
A study by the India — Indian Council of Medical Research>>>'s India — National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad>>> (ICMR-NIN), in collaboration with Stanford University and Karolinska Institute, has linked poor micronutrient status, particularly deficiencies in vitamins D, B2, B6, and B12, with a higher predicted risk of dementia among Indian adults. The community-based cross-sectional study involved 570 middle-aged and older adults from rural and urban settings in India — Telangana>>>. Findings revealed that nearly 40% of participants had a higher predicted risk of dementia, with these individuals showing poorer nutritional status and lower dietary diversity. The study emphasizes nutrition as a modifiable factor for dementia prevention, especially as India>>>'s aging population is expected to see a substantial rise in dementia cases by 2050. The research, published in The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia, suggests that public health interventions targeting micronutrient adequacy and dietary diversity could be crucial.
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