How to Choose Senior Vitamins
While a diet from a variety of foods rich in nutrients is ideal for a healthy lifestyle, selecting a senior vitamin helps to provide essential vitamins and minerals that a senior may lack in his or her diet. With the help of your primary care physician and pharmacist, making a selection right for you is easy.
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Instructions
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Consult your primary care physician. Since the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn't regulate many dietary supplements, it's important for your doctor to know what you're taking since he is aware of your health needs.
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Confirm with your pharmacist if the supplement is acceptable in relation to other medicines and supplements you take. Going to the same pharmacy helps you to keep track of all your prescriptions and makes it easier for your pharmacist to advise you.
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Select a multivitamin. It's easier on your routine to take as few medicines and supplements as possible.
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Look for an iron-free senior vitamin. Too much iron for people over 50 raises the occurrence of heart disease.
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Choose a senior vitamin with increased amounts of calcium and vitamin D. The combination of the two support bone health, the nervous system and the immune system.
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Report side effects to your primary care physician. Although some side effects may not seem important, it's important to note any changes you have in your health after adding a new senior vitamin to your diet regimen.
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Tips & Warnings
Recommended daily allowances (RDA) for calcium is 1200 mg/daily in people over 50. The RDA for vitamin D for seniors is 400-600 IU. Consult your primary care physician to confirm each RDA meets your particular needs.
