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Can Vitamin D deficiency lead to Alzheimer’s?

Name: Can Vitamin D deficiency lead to Alzheimer’s?
Uploaded: 2014-08-06T18:35:00-0400
Duration: 1 min 43 s
Description: A new study links vitamin D deficiency to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The study found people who are moderately deficient have a 53 percent greater risk of developing dementia. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

A new study links vitamin D deficiency to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The study found people who are moderately deficient have a 53 percent greater risk of developing dementia. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.