Nutritional supplements for the elderly can help health and longevity

　　As people enter old age, due to reduced activity, the body's metabolic rate decreases, physiological functions decline, and the regulatory adaptability of the digestive system decreases. This series of physiological changes makes elderly The nutritional needs of animals also change accordingly, showing certain particularities. Only by taking this particularity into consideration and making corresponding arrangements can it be beneficial to the elderly healthy and longevity.

　　Reason 1: Decline in digestion and absorption function

　　As age increases, the digestion and absorption function of middle-aged and elderly people also declines. The secretion of digestive juices decreases and the intestinal absorption function decreases, which directly affects the absorption of dietary nutrients, especially the absorption of calcium, iron, zinc and other nutrients. At the same time, due to physiological changes in middle-aged and elderly people, the demand for certain nutrients has increased accordingly, especially vitamins A, E, B6, B12, calcium, chromium, potassium, etc.

　　Reason 2: Decreased antioxidant function

　　The antioxidant function of middle-aged and elderly people is reduced, and excessive free radical accumulation in the body leads to aging, immunity and resistance. disease Decreased ability, causing various chronic diseases. Therefore, middle-aged and elderly people especially need to supplement with comprehensive antioxidant nutrients to help eliminate excessive free radicals and help enhance immunity and resistance to diseases.

　　Reason 3: Insufficient or unbalanced nutrient intake can cause various chronic diseases

　　Decline in digestive function leads to insufficient daily nutrient intake in middle-aged and elderly people. To enhance antioxidant function and improve the body's immunity, in addition to daily dietary intake, appropriate amounts of vitamins and minerals are needed.

　　Therefore, it is recommended that middle-aged and elderly people take some vitamin and mineral supplements specifically for middle-aged and elderly people over 50 years old in addition to their daily meals, which can help enhance resistance and health. For middle-aged and elderly people who already suffer from chronic diseases, timely supplementation of antioxidant nutrients can help delay the progression of the disease and bring more health protection. It has a positive effect on preventing chronic diseases in the elderly, improving resistance, and delaying aging.