5. Do: Get Your Vitamins
Insufficiencies in certain B vitamins, as well as vitamin D and folic acid, worsen brain function in the short term—and could even mimic signs of dementia, Finney says. Eating a well-balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy provides most people the daily allotment of vitamins they need, according to Finney. Ask your M.D. to check your levels if you suspect your diet may not be serving up the right stuff. Or, if you opt for a multivitamin, read the label and look for one with at least 100% of your recommended daily allowance of vitamin E, vitamin D, B-complex vitamins (B-1, B-6, and B-12), and folic acid.
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