Evidence for...Vitamin E for memory and dementia

Vitamin E and cognitive decline in older persons.
Morris MC et al.
Arch Neurol. 2002;59:1125-32
Vitamin E intake, from foods or supplements, is associated with reduced cognitive decline with age.


Practice parameter: Management of dementia (an evidence-based review).
Doody RS et al.
Neurology. 2001;56:1154-1166.
This review provides strong evidence that vitamin E (2000 IU/day) may slow the progression of cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.


Reduced risk of Alzheimer disease in users of antioxidant vitamin supplements.
Zandi PP et al.
Arch Neurol. 2004;61:82-8.
Use of vitamin E and vitamin C supplements in combination was found to be associated with reduced prevalence
(-78%) and incidence (-64%) of Alzheimer's disease in an elderly population