Micronutrients & recovery
Optimizing essential and semi-essential nutrient intakes in older adults reduces the risk and progression of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, dementia, and musculoskeletal disorders.
As you age, your body's ability to utilize nutrients may change. Ensure your diet is dense in essential vitamins and minerals, not just low in calories. If you have known deficiencies or increased metabolic needs, consult a professional to optimize your intake, as this can help mitigate risks for heart disease, cognitive decline, and muscle loss.
Reviewed literature demonstrates that improving intake for certain nutrients may be important in reducing progress of NCDs such as musculoskeletal disorders, dementia, loss of vision, and cardiometabolic diseases during aging.
Why this rating
The paper is a review stating evidence is 'still emerging with varying effect sizes and levels of evidence.'
Source
The Role of Nutrients in Reducing the Risk for Noncommunicable Diseases during Aging
Maaike J. Bruins et al. · Nutrients · 2019
DOI 10.3390/nu11010085
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