Senior's Health In Canada

Aging is a natural process that comes with life, however, for many, this is met with fear or frustration. But the reality is, aging doesn’t have to mean pain or weakness. By being proactive in your health you can continue to live a long healthy life whilst avoiding chronic disease and illness.

Adults in later life are particularly vulnerable to poor nutritional status due to the lack of variety and imbalances in the diet, reduced appetite, medications such as PPIs, and weaker digestive function. Malnutrition is fairly common with lower protein, calorie, vitamin and mineral intake. 

Based on the results of a 2009 survey, 34% of Canadians aged 65 or older were at risk of nutritional deficiencies (1). 

The most common nutrient deficiencies include magnesium, calcium, vitamin B12, iron, and zinc. 

Many of the symptoms and imbalances that come up with old age can be traced back to poor nutrition status. These may include insomnia, poor bone health, diminished digestive function, fatigue, low immunity, and weakened hearing. This is why nutrition and lifestyle cannot be neglected and should always be the main focus. Caloric needs may decrease but nutritional needs do not. 

If you are a senior there are many ways you can keep yourself healthy, strong, and flexible with the right nutrition and foundational supplements. 

Top Products for Aging  at Vitasave

Curcumin

Joint pain and inflammation is a common complaint among the senior population due to increased wear and tear and decreased muscle and bone mass. This can show up as arthritis, particularly osteoarthritis which is the most common form. 

Curcumin, from the spice turmeric, has powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties that help support optimal neurological, cardiovascular, and joint health. It has even been shown to help relieve osteoarthritis symptoms due to its potent anti-inflammatory effects (2). 

Theracurmin is the best absorbed form of curcumin available on the market, backed by 19 studies that verify its safety and efficacy.

Glucosamine & Chondroitin 
Clinical studies show that supplementing with glucosamine sulfate may stimulate joint repair. Glucosamine sulfate is fully reacted and is made up of a combination of glucose, glutamine and sulfur. It is generally believed that the sulfur component makes it more useful for joint problems. Chondroitin sulfate is a naturally found in cartilage where it performs three important functions that keep cartilage healthy. This product combines the abilities of both nutrients in one supplement for nutritional supplement joint support.

Multivitamin 50+
To function at an optimal level, our bodies need a wide range of nutrients. As we age this need becomes greater because the cumulative effects of stress, pollutants and illnesses deplete and weaken our bodies and slow us down. Men and women fifty or better who want to enjoy the best possible health today and retain their youthful energy long into the future should choose superior-quality vitamins, minerals and nutrients specially formulated to suit their needs. SISU Supreme Multivitamin 50+ provides a full complex of vitamins and trace minerals plus higher levels of B12, vitamin D, magnesium, zinc, and vanadium in addition to lutein for eye health and Co Q10 to boost the energy of the muscles and the heart.

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