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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics

Diet

Calcium & Vitamin D for Senior Citizens

As we age certain factors like reduced sun exposure, dietary changes like low apeptite etc & decreased absorption of nutrients leads to deficiency of nutrients, focused here Vitamin D & Calcium.

Introduction 

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Vitamin D act as a facilitator, helping the body to absorb Calcium from the food effectively.

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With age, bone density naturally decreases, making Calcium and Vitamin D essential for preventing bone loss & osteoporosis.

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Bone Health

Adequate calcium and Vitamin D support muscle functioning.

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Muscle Function

Calcium and Vitamin D take care of teeth/oral health, too.

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Dental Care

By maintaining the bone density and muscle functioning Vitamin D & Calcium prevents falls and fractures in senion citizens.

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Prevents Falls and Fracture

As we age, our immune system also weakens. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in immune system strengthening.

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Boost Immunity

Vitamin D and calcium are important nutrients for every age group, but they become much more important for senior citizens. As we age, our bone health, immunity, and muscle functioning decrease, which can be managed by an optimum intake of these two nutrients. Vitamin D supplements are a good way to fulfil your daily needs in addition to diet.

Conclusion

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