Endocrinologist Alexander Yurochkin: with age, the body loses some nutrients more intensively, which increases the tendency to disease.
Endocrinologist Yurochkin said in an interview with “MedicForum” that with age for men, certain nutrients become of particular importance – their abundance becomes extremely important for maintaining health and keeping fit. The specialist recalled that aging is accompanied by a significant loss of many nutrients, vitamins and microelements, while their sufficient consumption prevents this and has the effect of preventing various ailments.
Here are some very important nutrients that men should pay attention to, the doctor said.
Vitamin D. It is essential for cancer prevention, bone health, nervous system and immunity. The male body sometimes lacks this vitamin, because it is difficult for him to absorb it from food. What you can do: Get outdoors more often, especially on sunny days, and take a vitamin supplement (after consulting your doctor).
Food rich in fiber.As men age, they need to get enough fiber in the right amount – this reduces the risk of colon cancer, as well as heart disease.
Omega-3 fatty acids. The doctor stated: men should consume enough fatty acids omega-3s, as the body cannot produce this nutrient on its own. Its lack negatively affects the state of the cardiovascular system, which becomes especially vulnerable in men with age.
Potassium.It helps regulate blood pressure; reduces the risk of heart disease, controls the processes of muscle contraction and relaxation. All these aspects of health are actualized in men as they age. Foods with potassium must be present in their diet.
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B vitamins. Their deficiency in the body can also seriously aggravate with age, contributing to the development of neurological problems, brain diseases. Men should consume enough B vitamins in the form of supplements or food, the expert noted.
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