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Cognitive Decline Mineral Deficiency

Meaning

The progressive impairment of cognitive domains, such as memory, attention, and processing speed, directly linked to a measurable shortfall in one or more essential micronutrients. Deficiencies in minerals like iron, zinc, magnesium, and copper are known to compromise fundamental neurological processes, including neurotransmitter synthesis, myelination, and mitochondrial energy production within the brain. Clinically, identifying and correcting these specific mineral deficits represents a critical, often reversible, target for mitigating age-related or acquired cognitive deterioration.