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The idea that people need to take supplements to make up for poor quality diets has been debated for decades and there is still no complete agreement in the medical and nutrition communities. Studies deliver varying conclusions about their effectiveness, but supplement sales figures are currently at all-time record levels so they must be making some people feel better.
A 2019 Consumer Survey found that 77 percent of adults in the USA take some kind of supplement on a regular basis.
Many physicians believe that in a perfect world everyone would eat a diet rich in vitamins and nutrients so there would be no need for supplements, but experience has taught us that very few people eat those perfect diets, especially seniors.
It seems quite common these days for people to load up on Vitamin C and Zinc when they have a cold, but once a virus has it’s hold on you it’s too late to think some orange powder is going to scare it out of you. Every day should be focused on eating right, with a limit on fat, sugar, and salt. Fresh fruits and vegetables are proven to help people live longer and healthier lives.
Calcium is important o everyone but in particular seniors need it to keep bones strong. If it’s not included in daily food intake then a supplement may help. Vitamin D is also essential for good health and comes to us naturally from the sun but many seniors don’t get outdoors as often as they should and so a good supplement may help. Recent evidence suggests that magnesium helps with the proper absorption of vitamin D.
Seniors sometimes have issues digesting their food properly and probiotics can help. Probiotics promote healthy bacteria in the body, which in turn can help all the other body systems function properly with better absorption of nutrients that they need.
Of course, a physician should always be consulted before starting up with any change in nutritional intake.
If you are uncertain about the nutritional health or overall health of someone you care about, we may be able to help. Our professional home health assistants, companions, and nurses have the experience and training to recognize nutritional deficiencies and we can offer information about getting on the right track. Please feel free to call us at 561-210-9096.
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