Am J Clin Nutr: Vitamin B-6 intake is related to the improvement of the physical function of the elderly

In the past 200 years, the life expectancy of human beings worldwide has been steadily increasing.

Researchers included 1,249 healthy elderly (65-79 years old) in this study, and recorded complete data on dietary intake and vitamin supplements of all patients within 7 days, and performed them with a short physical fitness test and a grip strength meter.

The results of the study showed that the intake of vitamin B-6 was significantly related to the increase in hand grip strength, but for this association, the researchers found that there was a significant interaction between the intake of vitamin B-6 and the level of physical activity.

Figure: The relationship between vitamin B-6 and physical fitness

This study confirms that vitamin B-6 intake is only related to higher hand grip strength among participants with less physical exercise, while for the elderly with higher physical exercise intensity, the intake and function of vitamin B-6 are improved.

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Pol Grootswagers.