Eating Right Part 4 70 Years

Eating Right Part 4 70 Years

For this age group, one of the most common deficiencies is vitamin D. This is the vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium which is crucial at this age because of the higher risks for fracturing bones and osteoporosis. While some studies show that vitamin D can help to reduce chronic pain and the risk of cancer, it can also help fight against heart disease.

You can get vitamin D from sources such as salmon, fortified milk, cereal, most foods, and even the sun. If you’re just not able to get enough this way and your doctor recommends a type of supplement, just be sure and look for one that contains cholecalciferol (another fancy word for vitamin D3). This is way more effective than vitamin D2.

For more about dieting see this article: Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet

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