FOR WOMEN OVER 50, LIFE TRULY ENTERS A NEW PHASE.
Hand in hand with new shifts in hormonal patterns, we also experience different demands on our energy and our nutritional needs. A specialised, well-formulated multivitamin can be a valuable ally during this stage of life, helping to support brain, bone and heart health alongside everyday energy and wellbeing. Here are three of the key benefits of a women’s multivitamin for over 50 s, and the ingredients to look out for:
SUPPORTING ENERGY PRODUCTION AND WELLBEING WITH B-VITAMINS
Women over 50 experience natural metabolic shifts and often a decline of nutrient absorption with age, meaning it can be more challenging to maintain optimal levels of B-complex vitamins and their cofactors. B-vitamins have many roles in the body, most importantly in the conversion of food into useable energy.The active forms of B-vitamins, particularly B6 and B12 helps to ensure better utilisation in the body and may assist in supporting brain health, cognitive function and general health, energy and wellbeing.
BONE HEALTH WITH VITAMINS D3 AND K2
As women age, taking care of both bone and heart health has never been more important. Nutritionally speaking, vitamins D and K2 are two of the most important vitamins for supporting calcium metabolism and bone health, especially when teamed with calcium and magnesium.
ANTIOXIDANT-RICH WHOLEFOODS FOR CELL PROTECTION
Oxidative stres is known to increase with age and has been linked to many health conditions experienced in later life. One of the best ways to increase both antioxidants and nutrients is through wholefoods. The phytonutrients found in ‘superfood’ sources, like spirulina, chlorella, green tea, turmeric, ginger and berries, may help to reduce free radicals, and support immune system health, and a quality multivitamin product will include these ingredients. A multivitamin product designed for women over 50 might look a little different to a formulation for younger women. For example, iron requirements typically decrease after menopause, and excess iron may cause some unwelcome symptoms, including exacerbated hot flashes, thinning and drying of the skin and increases in bone mineral density loss. Age-specific multis for women are, therefore, often iron-free, so you receive the nutrition you need and nothing you don’t. Of course, taking a multivitamin is just one part of a wise wellness strategy. A well-formulated multi will serve to complement, but not replace, a nutrient rich diet, regular exercise, adequate, quality sleep and a healthy lifestyle.
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