No relation between Body Mass Index and neurocognitive recovery in abstinent alcohol dependent patients?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neurocognitive deficits in patients with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) may partially arise as a result from nutritional deficiencies. Previous studies have shown associations between nutritional deficiencies and impaired neurocognitive function, but the results are inconclusive. Difficulties with operationalization may play a role in this. This study examined whether nutritional deficiencies, reflected by Body Mass Index (BMI) at admission, predict neurocognitive functioning after six weeks of abstinence and recovery of neurocognitive functions. This was also examined for different groups of BMI (very low, normal and very high).

Methods

Data was derived from 86 patients who were diagnosed with AUD following DSM-5 criteria and referred for clinical detoxification and

SUBMITTER: Staudt J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12510537 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature