Kimberly JohnsonSeniors Need Vitamin D
Seniors Need Vitamin D Vitamins are essential to our health. If we don’t get them from food, the alternative is taking a supplement. Some seniors though, do not eat enough foods to get one essential vitamin – vitamin D. They also don’t take a supplement or head outdoors to get it from the sun. This can lead to a long list of health problems such as: Broken bones High blood pressure Cancer Autoimmune disorders What Does Vitamin D Do? Vitamin D is the partner of calcium. Without vitamin D, calcium cannot work in the body. This means that it can’t
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Parents often use the adage "You are what you eat!" to encourage children to make healthy food choices, but the saying is equally true for mature adults. Providing your body with a variety of nutrients lets you feel your best, and may even prevent disease and help you live longer. Allison Tannis is a nutritionist, author and professional consultant. She believes that aging well means eating well. She recommends these five super nutrients to help baby boomers and older adults age well and stay healthy. 1. Omega-3s "It can be hard to see fat as healthy, but omega-3 fatty acids
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Jeff DaileyA Pharmacist's Guide to Staying Well this Season
To help maintain health this season, it's important to get the nutrients your body needs every day, through your diet as well as through high quality vitamins and supplements. In a recent nationwide survey, three in four people agree they feel more confident about their health when they take vitamins and supplements. However, many people are not aware of what types of vitamins they need in order to support a healthy immune system. "Most Americans have nutrient gaps in their diet, but people can make up for the nutrients they lack by adding vitamins and supplements to a daily wellness
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