The effect of vitamin Don cognitive functions in young female patients: a prospective controlled study using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment

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BALBALOĞLU Ö., TANIK N.

ARQUIVOS DE NEURO-PSIQUIATRIA, vol.77, no.1, pp.19-24, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 77 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.1590/0004-282x20180159
  • Journal Name: ARQUIVOS DE NEURO-PSIQUIATRIA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.19-24
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: Our aim was to determine whether there is a relationship between vitamin D [25(OH)D] and cognitive functioning in women with low 25(OH)D levels. Methods: Ninety female patients, 25-45 years of age, who attended our outpatient clinic and had 25(OH)D levels < 30 ng/mL, were included. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scale was used to determine cognitive functioning; the scale is divided into seven subgroups. Patients were divided into three subgroups according to their 25(OH)D levels. After a three-month period of 25(OH)D replacement, the patients underwent a re-evaluation using the MoCA scale. Results: The total MoCA score before treatment was significantly different from the score after treatment (p < 0.05). Language and delayed recall functions were significantly different before and after treatment (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Vitamin D levels were related to cognitive functioning in our study group.