Hemoglobin levels could indicate increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia

is no evidence to suggest that higher or lower hemoglobin levels directly cause dementia.

As Kim explained in the press release, “[t]he findings do not show that hemoglobin itself causes dementia, but suggest that abnormal hemoglobin levels may be a visible marker of wider physical vulnerability relevant to brain health.”

MNT asked Trinh whether abnormal hemoglobin levels could indicate an underlying health problem that could also increase the risk of dementia.

“Low hemoglobin can be associated with iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, chronic kidney disease, inflammation, or other chronic illnesses. Some of these conditions may independently affect cognitive function or