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Best Vitamins and Minerals for Seniors

Everyone knows to take a daily multi-vitamin, but senior citizens may need to take a few additional vitamins to supplement the loss of calcium in their bones and help build muscle mass.

 

Here is a list of helpful vitamins and minerals MediNurse recommends if the situation warrants:

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1.      Calcium: Almost all the calcium in your body is found in your bones. As you age, calcium tends to leave your bones, which can put you at risk for osteoporosis.

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2.      Vitamin D: Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and is essential for strong, healthy bones. It can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis and may also reduce the risk of certain cancers and heart disease.

 

3.      Iron: Iron is an important mineral found in red blood cells, which are the oxygen-transporting cells of your body. Iron deficiency may lead to anemia; a common symptom of anemia is fatigue.

 

4.      Vitamin B12: Vitamin B12, or cyanocobalamin, is used by all the cells in your body, especially the ones in your brain and spinal cord. If you become deficient, you may experience confusion, agitation or hallucinations. As you get older, you may not absorb vitamin B12 as well so a supplement might be helpful.

 

The vitamins, in addition to a healthy diet and proper exercise should help keep you in tip-top physical condition. Before starting a vitamin regimen, talk to your doctor to make sure none of these interact with any current medicine you might be taking.

 

And, if you need help remembering to take your pills contact MediNurse today. From companions to highly trained RNs, we can be there from an hour a day to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us at 314-781-2800 or visit www.medinurse.com

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