Anna-Lena Richter, Marlies Diepeveen-de Bruin, Michiel G J Balvers, Lisette C P G M De Groot, Peter Paul De Deyn, Sebastiaan Engelborghs, Renger F Witkamp, Yannick Vermeiren
BACKGROUND: Studies suggest a role of vitamin D in the progression and symptomatology of Alzheimer's disease (AD), with few in vitro studies pointing to effects on serotonergic and amyloidogenic turnover. However, limited data exist in AD patients and on the potential association with cognition, and behavioral and psychological signs and symptoms of dementia (BPSD). In this retrospective cross-sectional study, we, therefore, explored potential correlations of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25(OH)D3) concentrations, indicative of vitamin D status, with cognitive/BPSD scorings, serum serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarker levels...
October 6, 2023: Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders