{"id":1455188,"date":"2022-04-27T08:59:41","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T12:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1455188"},"modified":"2022-04-27T09:00:52","modified_gmt":"2022-04-27T13:00:52","slug":"start-taking-this-supplement-if-youre-over-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/start-taking-this-supplement-if-youre-over-50\/","title":{"rendered":"Start Taking This Supplement If You\u2019re Over 50"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fstart-taking-this-supplement-if-youre-over-50%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1455188&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Sound nutrition and general health go hand in hand. After all, vitamins and minerals are essential for every last body function, and deficiencies can cause a wide range of health problems. However, there are drawbacks to building a health regimen around <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/best-supplements-for-memory-loss-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">dietary supplements<\/a>, which can come with side effects and risks. To further complicate matters, experts warn that &#8220;<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pennmedicine.org\/updates\/blogs\/health-and-wellness\/2020\/february\/the-truth-about-supplements\" target=\"_blank\">some supplements are effective<\/a>, while others are not.&#8221; With so many conflicting messages, you&#8217;re not alone if you&#8217;re left wondering which products do more harm than good, and which do any good at all.<\/p>\n<p>The good news? While you should always discuss your particular dietary needs with the help of a doctor, certain supplements are considered low-risk and high-reward. And, as you age, there are clear perks to a few products in particular, including one brain-boosting supplement that&#8217;s especially beneficial if you&#8217;re\u00a0 over 50. Read on to find out which supplement deserves a spot on your shopping list, and what it can do for your health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:\u00a0<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/news-melatonin-supplement-nightmares\/\" target=\"_blank\">If You&#8217;re Taking This Popular Supplement, It Could Be Causing Nightmares<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"347280\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-347280\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/senior-couple-cooking-in-kitchen-mediterranean-diet-longer-life.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"A senior couple hugging while they cook a meal in the kitchen\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/senior-couple-cooking-in-kitchen-mediterranean-diet-longer-life.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1254w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/senior-couple-cooking-in-kitchen-mediterranean-diet-longer-life-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/senior-couple-cooking-in-kitchen-mediterranean-diet-longer-life-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/senior-couple-cooking-in-kitchen-mediterranean-diet-longer-life-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-347280\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/senior-couple-cooking-in-kitchen-mediterranean-diet-longer-life.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"A senior couple hugging while they cook a meal in the kitchen\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/senior-couple-cooking-in-kitchen-mediterranean-diet-longer-life.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1254w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/senior-couple-cooking-in-kitchen-mediterranean-diet-longer-life-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/senior-couple-cooking-in-kitchen-mediterranean-diet-longer-life-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/senior-couple-cooking-in-kitchen-mediterranean-diet-longer-life-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/senior-couple-spending-time-together-while-cutting-vegetables-at-kitchen-gm1248256224-363535088\" target=\"blank\">iStock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Experts warn that as you age, you may increasingly experience malabsorption of essential vitamins and minerals. This means that despite eating a well-rounded diet consisting of all the right foods, your body may become less able to absorb and use nutrients. Experts say that for many people, this begins to take place after turning 50, so it may be useful to incorporate certain <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/news-supplement-pharmaceutical-grade\/\" target=\"_blank\">dietary supplements<\/a> into your daily routine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:\u00a0<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/news-zinc-supplement-severe-flu\/\" target=\"_blank\">This One Supplement Reduces Your Severe Flu Risk by 90 Percent, Study Says<\/a>.<\/strong><span aria-hidden=\"true\">ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"205596\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-205596\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/01\/woman-taking-supplements-pill.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Woman taking a pill or a supplement\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/01\/woman-taking-supplements-pill.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/woman-taking-supplements-pill-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/woman-taking-supplements-pill-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/woman-taking-supplements-pill-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-205596\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/01\/woman-taking-supplements-pill.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Woman taking a pill or a supplement\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/01\/woman-taking-supplements-pill.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/woman-taking-supplements-pill-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/woman-taking-supplements-pill-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/woman-taking-supplements-pill-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Vitamin B-12 is essential for maintaining healthy brain function and developing healthy red blood cells. Yet as you age, your body may become less able to extract the vitamin from food sources. &#8220;Some people over age 50 have <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/vitamins-and-minerals-older-adults\" target=\"_blank\">trouble absorbing the vitamin B12<\/a> found naturally in foods. They may need to take vitamin B-12 supplements and eat foods fortified with this vitamin,&#8221; writes the National Institutes of Health (NIH).<\/p>\n<p>While both men and women over 50 require the same <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/drugs-supplements-vitamin-b12\/art-20363663#:~:text=When%20taken%20at%20appropriate%20doses,excess%20passes%20through%20your%20urine.\" target=\"_blank\">amount of vitamin B-12 per day<\/a> (2.4 micrograms), women may benefit more from supplements since they often have more difficulty absorbing the vitamin from food. As a result of inadequate vitamin B-12 levels, many senior women suffer from <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/vitamin-deficiency-anemia\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20355025\" target=\"_blank\">vitamin deficiency anemia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"357707\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-357707\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/Vitamin-B-12.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Sources of Vitamin B-12\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/Vitamin-B-12.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vitamin-B-12-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vitamin-B-12-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vitamin-B-12-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-357707\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/Vitamin-B-12.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Sources of Vitamin B-12\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/Vitamin-B-12.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vitamin-B-12-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vitamin-B-12-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vitamin-B-12-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Jason Ewoldt<\/strong>, RDN, LD, a wellness dietitian for the Mayo Clinic&#8217;s Healthy Living Program, recommends taking these supplements if you&#8217;re over 50, but says to still strive to pack your diet with <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/3-diet-changes-women-over-50-should-make-right-now\/art-20457589\" target=\"_blank\">foods rich in B-12<\/a>. &#8220;The best sources of vitamin B-12 are eggs, milk, lean meats, fish and fortified foods like cereals and grains,&#8221; advises Ewoldt. &#8220;Vegans, in particular, will need to choose more fortified foods, but even elderly people who eat all foods may have difficulty absorbing enough vitamin B-12,&#8221; he says, adding that fruits and veggies are also important parts of a well-balanced diet.<\/p>\n<p>Ewoldt also recommends <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/news-drink-water-flight-takeoff\/\" target=\"_blank\">staying well-hydrated<\/a>, since vitamin B-12 is water soluble (meaning it dissolves in water, not fat). &#8220;Make sure to drink plenty of water, even if you don&#8217;t feel thirsty. Carry a water bottle, and drink a glass with every meal,&#8221; he suggests.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"355487\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-355487\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1930972328.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Doctor and Patient talking\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1930972328.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1930972328-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1930972328-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1930972328-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-355487\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1930972328.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Doctor and Patient talking\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1930972328.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1930972328-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1930972328-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1930972328-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">fizkes\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While many vitamin supplements come with <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/toxic-supplements-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">risks of side effects<\/a>, the NIH says that vitamin B-12 supplements are considered safe at recommended doses. &#8220;Vitamin B-12 has not been shown to cause any harm, even at high doses,&#8221; the NIH writes. &#8220;Your body absorbs only as much as it needs, and any excess passes through your urine,&#8221; the Mayo Clinic adds.<\/p>\n<p>However, Clinic experts note that you should speak with your doctor before beginning any new regimen that includes dietary supplements. In particular, be sure to discuss any other medications you may be taking to reduce your risk of drug interactions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:\u00a0<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/news-vitamin-e-risk\/\" target=\"_blank\">This Is the One Vitamin You Should Never Take, Doctors Say<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sound nutrition and general health go hand in hand. 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