| Seniors are less active and are at a much greater risk | | | | reduced risk of colon cancer and kidney stones. |
| of having nutritional deficiencies. They tend to not | | | | Zinc: Helps preserve vision, boost immunity and repair |
| eat as much calories and they take more prescription | | | | wounds. |
| drugs then the general population. This in turn means | | | | Magnesium: Lowers blood pressure and found to |
| that they are getting less nutrients, such as vitamins | | | | potentially improve vision in people with glaucoma. |
| and minerals as younger people. | | | | What are the best supplements for Seniors?... |
| The most important vitamins and minerals for seniors | | | | Gingko Biloba: it is well known for its effect on |
| are vitamin B6, vitamin D, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and | | | | memory and thinking. It may enhance cognitive |
| the B vitamin Folic acid, the important minerals are | | | | performance in elderly adults and people with |
| calcium, zinc and magnesium. Some studies support | | | | Alzheimer's disease. |
| the fact that seniors can benefit from supplementing | | | | DMAE: This supplement in studies has shown to help |
| their diet with vitamins and minerals. | | | | relieve trembling symptoms and is being used in |
| Vitamin B6: A essential vitamin in the regulation of | | | | connection with Alzheimer's disease. |
| mental functions and mood enhancement. | | | | Gotu Kola: Helps to boost mental activity and for |
| Vitamin D: Important especially for the elderly in | | | | helping a variety of illnesses, such as high blood |
| preserving bone density and preventing fractures. | | | | pressure, fever, and nervous disorders. |
| Vitamin C: Helps to lower blood pressure and in | | | | Here are some tips on Choosing Vitamins for Seniors... |
| preventing spasms of the arteries that might lead to | | | | Always purchase high quality vitamins and |
| a heart attack. | | | | supplements, the supplement industry is largely |
| Vitamin E: Several studies have shown it to help | | | | unregulated and many products do not have the |
| reduce heart attacks. | | | | amount of ingredients that they claim to have on |
| Folic acid: Long-term supplementation with folic acid | | | | their ingredient list. Also make sure your vitamins are |
| from a multivitamin has been associated with a | | | | manufactured in facilities that are pharmaceutical GMP |
| reduced risk of colon cancer. | | | | compliant, meaning that they adhere to the most |
| Important minerals for Seniors... | | | | strict manufacturing standards. |
| Calcium: May lower cholesterol and is associated with | | | | |