Supplements cannot substitute a properly balanced and healthy diet. However, certain things can be hard to implement into the diet. This is where it becomes handy to know what supplements to take to target things that we know the body needs but we aren’t getting through our food.
If you have a deficiency in nutrients and vitamins, then your body will not be running at an optimum level and your health will suffer because of it. A big problem that can come from deficiencies is that your immune system gets weak. This will make you susceptible to illnesses and diseases and can particularly affect the elderly.
Sepsis in nursing homes is a scary reality that happens far too often, and the risks can be greatly reduced with a properly working immune system built by a healthy lifestyle. Sepsis is the response to an infection that can potentially turn into a life-threatening condition.
To fight an infection, our bodies will release naturally occurring chemicals into our bloodstream to combat an infection. Sepsis can occur when these chemicals are out of balance and don’t release in the correct amounts, which causes the body to react wrongly to the release of the infection-fighting chemicals which can cause an embellished inflammatory reaction.
This can sometimes cause the victim to enter life-threatening septic shock.
An unavoidable fact of growing old is that your body starts to deteriorate. This makes it even more essential to be covering all the vitamins and minerals you need to be healthy.
As you age you will begin to struggle to absorb calcium as well as before. All of which puts you at an increased risk of breaking your bones and can lead to osteoporosis.
With that in mind, here are some things which you can supplement your diet with:
Calcium
Calcium not only helps your bones but is also required for your nerves, muscles, blood vessels, and cells to work right.
Vitamin B12
Over 30% of individuals that are over 50 have a condition called atrophic gastritis which makes it harder for your body to absorb vitamin B12 which is essential to help make new blood and nerve cells.
Vitamin D
As you get older your body also starts to struggle to convert sunlight into Vitamin D. Due to this, you should also consider supplementing your intake. Vitamin D is essential for your nerves, immune system, and muscles to work right and is needed to absorb calcium, therefore also essential to help prevent osteoporosis.
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 is essential in giving the body energy and fighting infections. There are links between seniors that have better memory and them having a high B6 level in their blood.
Magnesium
Magnesium is an essential mineral that stabilizes your blood sugar and helps your body make protein, strengthen bones and alleviate muscle cramps whilst also promoting better sleep.
Probiotics
Digestive issues can be sorted through probiotic supplements that are good for the healthy bacteria in your gut. Probiotics can be helpful too for meeting fitness goals.
Omega-3
Omega-3s have a huge number of studies that prove they are essential for a healthy heart and brain. These are essential as your body cannot make them and so must be supplemented.
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