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Serum levels of vitamin B12, folate, homocysteine, and hemoglobin were evaluated alongside cognitive assessment. Multiple regression analysis was performed to evaluate the association between biomarkers and cognitive function adjusting for sociodemographic variables.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study revealed a high prevalence of vitamin B12 (78.1%), folate (99.2%) deficiencies and anemia (64.1%), alongside elevated homocysteine levels in 87.5% of participants. No significant association was found between mean scores of cognition in MCI and vitamin B12, folate, or homocysteine levels. Females had significantly lower mean hemoglobin levels than males (p\u2009=\u20090.03). Cognitive scores were relatively higher in females despite their lower socioeconomic status and hemoglobin levels.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Gender disparities in hemoglobin levels highlight the importance of addressing nutritional inequities. However, vitamin B12 and folate levels may not strongly influence MCI. 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