Vitamin B-12 Supplements Recommended for Older Adults
2013年9月23日 · ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic experts routinely recommend that older adults consider B-12 supplements or food fortified with this critical vitamin. The September issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers the importance of vitamin B-12, problems associated with vitamin B-12 deficiency and how this condition can be avoided. Vitamin B-12 plays a role in red blood cell formation, cell […]
TUESDAY Q & A: Vitamin B-12 deficiency more common with …
2014年2月4日 · If you eat meat or eat breakfast cereal fortified with vitamin B-12, you’re likely getting the recommended daily intake of 2.4 micrograms (mcg). However, older adults may not be absorbing this B-12 efficiently and may want to take a daily supplement to prevent deficiency. You can’t overdose on vitamin B-12, as it’s not toxic.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Osteoporosis and supplements for bone health
2022年12月28日 · It is difficult to meet vitamin D requirements with food and sunlight alone. Most people will need to take a vitamin D supplement. These supplements can be taken with or without food, and the entire daily allotment can be taken at once. With the right lifestyle modifications, you should be able to maintain strong and healthy bones as you age ...
Mayo Clinic Minute: Dietary supplements don't reduce dementia …
2019年6月11日 · "Your diet is the best way to get the nutrients you need for your health," Dr. Petersen says. "If you have a deficiency state, such as low vitamin B12 levels, you may need supplementation. You should review all supplements you take, or are considering taking, with your health care provider."
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Get the Facts Before Taking Folic Acid
2016年3月12日 · But, folic acid has other influences, as well, such as on your heart and brain health. As you should with any vitamin or mineral supplement, get the facts before you start taking folic acid. In some cases, a supplement may be appropriate, but taking too much folic acid may carry risks. Folate is found naturally in certain foods.
People with kidney disease should be cautious with supplements, …
2019年9月30日 · More than one-third of the 15.7 million Americans with moderate or advanced chronic kidney disease use dietary or herbal supplements, reports new research from Mayo Clinic. Many Americans decide to take supplements on their own, not because of a doctor’s recommendation, the researchers found, most often with the goal of improving their health. However, some […]
Multivitamins and Supplements: To Take or Not to Take?
2015年8月5日 · If you have difficulty achieving this amount, some experts recommend adding a fish oil supplement to your daily regimen. Are a woman who experiences heavy bleeding during your menstrual period. Have a medical condition that affects how your body absorbs or uses nutrients, such as chronic diarrhea, food allergies, food intolerance, or a disease ...
How Much Calcium Do Adults Over 55 Need? - Mayo Clinic News …
2015年10月2日 · Questions about calcium supplements for older adults are in the news. Recent studies published in the British Medical Journal found that extra dietary calcium intake was not associated with fracture reduction and increasing dietary calcium intake does not prevents fractures. However, says Mayo Clinic endocrinologist Dr. Robert Wermers, Americans aren't getting enough calcium in their diet. The
Mayo Clinic Minute: Are there health benefits to taking turmeric?
2018年9月5日 · Can an ancient yellow root spice be good for you? A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric, effectively kills certain cancer cells. While research continues on the role turmeric plays in treating cancer, there may be other health benefits to ingesting the spice. Watch: […]
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Can ashwagandha supplements help with …
2023年8月22日 · Ashwagandha comes in several forms, including pills, powder, capsules and elixirs. Most clinical trials have used concentrated liquid preparations of the root. The best products are standardized to a specific percentage of …