Seniors and nutritional supplements. What do you need a healthy diet may not be enough
aging and nutritional supplements
since many age-related illnesses and medication side effects change how seniors absorb vitamins and minerals
Individuals who once experienced adequate vitamin and mineral intake through a healthy diet and lifestyle may need to consider adding
Nutritional supplements to their daily routine in order to make up for the unabsorbed
nutrients for example some medications are
Diuretics and can drain your body of essential minerals and vitamins due to increased urination
Individuals diagnosed with kidney problems may need to decrease their potassium intake simply put our bodies are always
Changing and our bodies are all different as we change and age
we do not metabolize nutrients as effectively as we used to so I did some research to get to the bottom of this whole
seniors taking vitamins debate
I
spent considerable time on various websites
And found that the most helpful and consistent information on this subject in my opinion came from the Linus Pauling
Stitute of Oregon State University whose focus is researching health maintenance and the food and nutrition board of the National
Institute of Medicine I wanted to see which vitamins we should be focused the most on as we age and
Here is a summary of my findings. The goal of these studies is to understand the mechanisms by which diet
Micronutrients and dietary supplements affect disease initiation and progression and can be used in the prevention or treatment
of human diseases thereby enhancing lifespan and health span
excerpt from about the Linus Pauling stitute webpage vitamins b6 and b12
Vitamin b12 is needed to keep up mental cognition and some studies suggest. It is linked to preventing dementia
However, our body's ability to keep B vitamins in diminishes and B vitamins
Do not stay in the system for very long this one. I would recommend talking to your doctor about a supplement plus
Eating more foods where B vitamins occur naturally such as dairy products
vitamin C along with the noticeable slowing of your metabolize with age your immune system gradually slows to
Vitamin C is essential for keeping that immune system working at an optimal level so it can protect each cell in your body
vitamin C is an antioxidant and
antioxidants neutralize free radicals that destroy your healthy cells
This vitamin also helps in the production of collagen a vital component of your skin and connective tissue
For proper healing of wounds as well as supports healthy brain cell functions
According to the Linus Pauling Institute a vitamin C and take of at least 400
Milligrams per day may be specifically important for aging adults who could be at higher risk for age-related
illnesses
Luckily you get vitamin C from nearly every fruit and veggie in your diet
so even though many
Multivitamins lack an adequate amount of your daily recommended dose of this vitamin. You probably get enough from your diet
Vitamin C for smokers along with a host of health problems
Smoking weakens your immune system if you still smoke or have been a longtime smoker
You may need more vitamin C to keep your immune system up as you age vitamin D and calcium
These help your bones and your immune system, which can deteriorate a lot as we age
Osteoporosis is also all too common in seniors and vitamin D and calcium can help protect your bones from this disease
Vitamin D is also associated with helping to decrease the risk of multiple cancers bone fractures and multiple sclerosis
Find vitamin D and dairy products and sunlight avoid too much sun exposure though the best source of calcium
Besides dairy is dark leafy greens like spinach and broccoli
daily supplementation with
2050 micrograms of vitamin d if you aren't consuming enough is especially important for older adults since aging is
associated with a reduced ability to synthesize
Through the scan via the Sun
Magnesium magnesium is an important mineral because it is involved in many
Physiologic pathways and cell functions more than 300 essential metabolic reactions to be more specific
To name a few magnesium plays a structural role in bones
cells and cell membranes helps with energy production nucleic acid and protein
Synthesis and helps the enzymes that synthesis many carbs and lipids
Deficiency of magnesium isn't as common as other minerals because it can be found in both plant and animal products
studies do show
however, that seniors are at greater risk of deficiency because medications and chronic conditions such as
Gastrointestinal and renal disorders can deplete your body's magnesium levels taking a multivitamin should help replenish lost
magnesium potassium
Find this important mineral and electrolyte in bananas potatoes and avocados
Potassium is essential to for our body's cells and cell membranes in order for our bodies to function normally
Potassium lowers our sodium levels and keep our blood pressure from spiking too high. However, if you have kidney issues,
potassium is something you may would need to avoid which is why you should always ask your doctor an
abnormally low potassium
Concentration in your blood splash m'a is referred to as hypokalemia
Hypokalemia is most commonly present as a result of an excessive loss of this essential mineral usually caused from prolonged
vomiting the use of medications that are diuretics and some forms of kidney diseases or
metabolic disorders the physical symptoms of someone
Experiencing this type of potassium deficiency include fatigue weakness of your muscles cramps bloating constipation
and abdominal pain
fiber one noticeable change many seniors agree on is that your GI system doesn't move things through your body like it used to
while there are different
classifications of fibers in
General it can be said that eating a fibrous diet or can help you feel fuller and keep food moving through your system
another easy way to get more fiber
Besides eating more fruits and veggies is to switch to whole-grain products and consider taking a daily fiber supplement
studies discussed by the Linus Pauling Institute
Provides strong and consistent evidence that diets rich in fiber can reduce the risk of cardiovascular
Diseases as well as type 2 diabetes find fiber in whole grains legumes
fruit and non starchy vegetables
Viscous fibers such as those found in legumes and oats has additional benefits to just digestion
These fibers can lower serum LDL cholesterol levels and stabilize your blood glucose and insulin
responses
omega-3 fatty acids studies show that
Typically women over the age of 60 receive an adequate intake of this
Nutrient through their diet while men over the age of 60 do not this is an essential part of a balanced diet
Particularly for aging adults because omega-3 fatty acids are associated with protection against heart disease diabetes
And cognitive decline
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