Older people may not get enough vitamins needed for well-being, health and longevity. Mostly about what nutritional supplements are missing, Moscow 24 said general practitioner Tatyana Romanenko.
According to him, often representatives of the older generation face a deficiency of vitamin C, which is necessary to maintain good vascular condition and prevent cancer.
“In the age category of citizens, there may be vitamin B deficiency. The nervous system, vision and digestive systems suffer from this. Vitamin B12 deficiency is a very common problem in the elderly. This is a risk of anemia,” Romanenko continued.
Additionally, older people may be deficient in vitamin D as well as vitamin A, which primarily affects vision.
“It is formed in the body under the influence of sunlight. But older people spend little time in the sun and eat very few foods that contain adequate amounts of sun. “Lack of this vitamin increases the risk of osteoporosis,” the therapist warned.
Stating that it is also important to consult a specialist and get tested before taking vitamins, the expert said: If there is an element deficiency, the doctor will prescribe the necessary medications.
Doctor of preventive medicine, nutritionist, Biogena specialist Tatyana Semenova previously said Vitamins C, D and magnesium are also included among “socialbites.ca”, where vitamins and nutrients play an important role in maintaining health in the autumn.
Important products were already named hungry Diet to strengthen the immune system.