Find out which are the essential vitamins in the diet of an elderly person, as they are essential for the health and body of people in old age.
As we age, our body begins, little by little, to experience a series of physical and psychological changes that ultimately tend to make our day to day difficult. Hence, on the one hand, it is essential to maintain active physical activity on a daily basis, while -on the other- it is very important to take care of your diet.
It stands out in this sense not only to follow a varied and balanced diet, unhealthy habits should also be avoided, such as the consumption of alcoholic beverages and others such as tobacco.
In the particular case of vitamins, although the vast majority of them are essential for the proper functioning of our body (hence their special importance in the elderly), some certain ones stand out that must be taken into consideration during this important stage of the life.
Vitamin D
It is an important vitamin, since among the elderly it is common for a high deficit of this vitamin to occur, motivated above all because it is a nutrient that we actually find in few foods, which together with the fact that during these years it decreases in a way. Considerable exposure of the skin to sunlight is common low levels of vitamin D.
We must bear in mind that low levels of this vitamin lead to poor calcium absorption, which ultimately translates into increased bone loss.
Vitamin C
The consumption of foods rich in vitamin C (in addition to other natural antioxidants) is recommended during this stage, as it helps reduce the risk of macular degeneration and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Particularly in this sense, vitamin C helps to raise what is known as good cholesterol (HDL), and to lower bad cholesterol (LDL).
On the other hand, it is advised that smokers increase their consumption of foods rich in this vitamin, since tobacco inhibits its absorption.
Vitamin B6
It is recommended that during these data increase the consumption of foods rich in vitamin B6, since atrophic gastritis could exist that would prevent the absorption of this essential nutrient, which increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. In addition, we must emphasize that it plays an important role in good cognitive functioning.
Vitamin B9 (folic acid)
One of the vitamins recognized for its importance in pregnancy, during old age its deficiency is common, which can lead to the appearance of anemia or an increased risk of heart disease.
B12 vitamin
The same thing happens with this essential nutrient as with vitamin B6, as there may be atrophic gastritis, there may be a deficiency in vitamin B12, therefore the consumption of foods rich in this vitamin is recommended, despite the fact that their needs are the same for an older person than for the healthy adult.
