Food supplements are regular foods supplemented with micronutrients and health-beneficial elements such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, etc. and other biologically active substances.
Calcium
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, most of which is stored in bones and teeth. Maintaining optimal calcium levels is important for older adults to keep bones strong.
When blood calcium levels are low, the body removes calcium from the bones to keep blood calcium levels normal.
Men age 70 need a total daily calcium intake of 1,200 milligrams, from foods or supplements to keep bones healthy, such as sardines, salmon, tofu, soy milk and low-fat dairy products.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining bone density, helping to protect bone health and prevent osteoporosis. The recommended dietary allowance for men over 70 is 800 IU/day. We can supplement some foods such as fish, milk and fortified cereals containing vitamin D...
Magnesium
Older adults are at risk of magnesium deficiency due to factors such as reduced intestinal absorption and low dietary intake. Magnesium deficiency prevents your body from using vitamin D and calcium properly, leading to bone loss.
The recommended intake of magnesium for men over 70 is 420 milligrams per day.
Many foods in your diet contain magnesium, including almonds, cashews, spinach, avocados, yogurt, bananas and whole-wheat bread.
