| Some people are under the impression that | | | | foods that we should in our meals, we should be |
| multi-vitamins aren't really beneficial - especially for | | | | taking multi-vitamins to supplement the few vitamins |
| seniors. But, most people don't eat the balanced diet | | | | that the foods that we do eat provide. |
| that they should. Seniors, especially if they live alone, | | | | So, what kinds of vitamins should we be taking? |
| don't usually eat anywhere near the diet that they | | | | Doctors usually recommend a multi-vitamin that |
| should. | | | | meets recommended daily allowances. If there is a |
| Taking a multi-vitamin is very beneficial to everyone. | | | | health problem such as osteoporosis, he or she might |
| Vitamins are safe and effective in preventing vitamin | | | | recommend additional calcium. |
| or mineral deficiencies. | | | | You don't have to worry about "over-dosing" with |
| These days, everyone is so busy that it makes it | | | | the B-vitamins and C-vitamins. They are water soluble |
| difficult for them to get their nutritional requirements | | | | so the body just flushes them out through the |
| from what they eat. When at work, they eat at | | | | normal body urine elimination process. |
| restaurants or snack. And, we all know that | | | | The body will store excess amounts of fat soluble |
| restaurants are not known for their small portion | | | | vitamins such as Vitamins A and D. Levels that are |
| sizes! | | | | slightly higher than the recommended daily allowances |
| As people get older, their bodies accumulate plaque in | | | | shouldn't cause a problem but going way over the |
| their arteries as a natural part of aging. Just think of | | | | recommended daily allowances may cause health |
| all of the fat that those huge restaurant portions will | | | | problems. A doctor or nutritionist will give you specific |
| contribute. | | | | guidelines to the vitamins you should take in additional |
| Stress also causes strain on the body and a person's | | | | to your regular meals. |
| menu choices. A lot of people eat as a solution to an | | | | You don't have to buy multi-vitamins at a pharmacy. |
| "empty" feeling that they may have. Lonely seniors | | | | They are also sold in grocery stores and even in |
| are especially prone to using food to fill up that | | | | department stores. Vitamins are available in tablet and |
| emptiness. Others may just skip meals because they | | | | liquid forms. You may want to purchase the liquid |
| don't feel like eating or like cooking a meal for | | | | form if you have trouble swallowing pills. Choose a |
| themselves. | | | | more popular brand since they are more likely to |
| Older people do not get the exercise they need to | | | | have the nutrients needed. Who knows what is in |
| keep their bodies fit. As they age, they get more | | | | some of the off-the-wall brands. |
| tired and they believe that it's just not worth the | | | | Don't be afraid to take multi-vitamins. The benefits |
| time. | | | | far out-weigh the problems of not having the |
| Since most of us do not eat the nutritionally-sound | | | | nutrients that your body needs. |