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For the polyglutamylation to be effective and to achieve tissue retention, 5-methyl-THF needs to be first metabolized to THF via the methionine cycle
doi: 10.1073/pnas.1919048117 Improving the assessment of mild cognitive impairment in advanced age with a novel multi-feature automated speech and language analysis of verbal fluency Chen L et al
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Heres what we recommend for elderly patients: Start with 1000 mcg of vitamin B12 weekly for 4-6 weeks Then, give 1000 mcg every 1-3 months, depending on how theyre doing Keep an eye on their vitamin B12 levels, blood counts, and brain function A study in the Journal of Gerontology stressed the need for B12 in older adults
A meta-analysis of 13 clinical trials that included 421 patients with stage 25 CKD who did not require dialysis found that up to three months of exercise therapy resulted in a significant increase in eGFR compared with no exercise intervention