Dt. Ina's NutriVeda

Old Age Nutritional Issue

For a young person, it is not so necessary, to be too preoccupied with himself; but for the ageing person, it is a duty and a necessity to devote serious attention to himself in regards of his/her health and total well being.
As you age, changes occur in your body that can affect your nutritional needs. The aging process affects the body’s absorption of many nutrients. For example, you’re less able to absorb nutrients such as calcium. This change occurs because as you age your stomach secretes less hydrochloric acid, which may reduce the amount of calcium absorbed. Your body also excretes, or eliminates, more nutrients. For example, hormonal changes may result in more calcium being excreted through the kidneys. So with these examples in mind, you need to take in more nutrients to absorb the same amount, or you may become deficient in that vitamin or mineral. As you age, focus on increasing the levels of the some nutrients under medical guidance through your diet.
And here we provide you with all dietary guidelines which are needed for a healthy aging so that you can cherish your golden years without much concerns.