Multivitamins and cognitive health in older adults: bridging evidence, gaps, and controversies – a comprehensive narrative review
The use of multivitamins shows potential cognitive benefits in specific subgroups, particularly the elderly with nutritional deficiencies or early cognitive decline. However, universal cognitive enhancement cannot be concluded. Personalized, targeted supplementation guided by nutritional status may represent the future of cognitive health strategies.
Authors
- Muhammad Daniyal
- Naseem Abbas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4458-1199)
- Mohmmad Khalid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0717-2777)
- Muneeb Faiz
- sadia Tameez-ud-din
- Muhammad Hassaan Javaid
Institutions
- Bacha Khan University (PK)
- King Edward Medical University (PK)
- Nishtar Medical College and Hospital (PK)
- Punjab Medical College (PK)
- Foundation University Medical College (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2026-01-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000004720
- Primary Topic
- Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00