Many Vegetarians At Risk of Dementia and Alzheimers

Latest studies have show that many vegetarians are not getting enough vitamin B12 in their diet. A lack of vitamin B12 can lead to poorer cognitive function including memory loss, and in the long term could attribute to increased risk of dementia and Alzheimers.

The best sources of B12 are from seafood, such as shellfish and fish, as well as eggs and dairy. The studies were carried out in India where a majority of the popular are vegetarians who also do not consume dairy. This certainly seems to be true on the ground – India has over 3.5 million cases of Alzheimers.

Since majority of the Indian population is vegetarian and milk consumption has reduced considerably, they are more prone to early onset of dementia. Those who suffer from lactose intolerance are also at risk.

People who are found to be suffering from memory loss and a deficiency on B12 respond very well to a B12 supplement. Rates of Alzheimers continue to rise across the World as diets continue to become poorer in terms of variety and nutritional value. Remember the advice from the “old wives”: fish makes you clever. They were not wrong.


This study was carried out by Artemis Health Institute in Guragon, India and led by Dr. Gupta.

7 Comments on “Many Vegetarians At Risk of Dementia and Alzheimers”

  1. Laura Espinosa-Draper says:

    This counteracts another article I read. That India has a LOWER incidence of Alzheimer’s due to their consumption of Turmeric which is found in Curry. If you are familiar with the dishes of India, you know they eat a lot of Curry. The population of India is over 1 BILLION. So, I don’t think 3.5 MILLION cases of Alzheimer’s in India is very noteworthy. Therefore, I don’t think you can use India as an example of a poor diet and its diet being a causative factor in cases of Alzheimer’s. Perhaps the 3.5 cases are among people who don’t like the taste of Curry.

  2. Lydia Clarke says:

    It’s also true that a lot of meat eaters are not getting enough B12 in their diets either. B12 in animals comes from bacteria ingested by said animals while grazing, drinking from lakes, rivers, puddles etc. The factory farmed animals we eat have a hard time obtaining this bacteria and as a result many meat eaters are also lacking in this essential vitamin. Maybe it’s the key to dementia. Lord knows lots of meat eaters suffer from dementia. Your thoughts?

  3. MotleyHealth says:

    Very true. Poor diet leads to poor health.

    I wonder if this story still stands, not heard anything recently…

  4. Lisa Hoffman says:

    More and more studies are coming out linking red meat to AD & diabetes, which AD is starting to become known as Diabetes 3; very much related. Most meat like pork is filled with nasty fats & lunch meats with chemicals. Eat raw, eat local; and take supplements when blood tests deem necessary. Be kind; factory farmed animals live a short life with no stimulation ending up in a horrific slaughterhouse filled with terror just as any sentient being would be if led into a death house full of screaming animals. You would too… wink wink.

  5. Stephanie Goffin says:

    Please could you let me have a reference to Dr Gupta’s article?

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