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