Women over age 50 need to consume a balanced diet with vitamins and minerals just as they did during their younger years. However, as you age your calorie and nutrient needs change; your body needs more of certain vitamins and minerals. Two vitamins specifically formulated with key nutrients to help meet the needs of women over 50 are One A Day Women's 50+ Advantage and Centrum Silver Ultra Women's. Before taking any vitamin supplements, contact your health care provider.
For Breast Health
One A Day Women's 50+ Advantage and Centrum Silver Ultra Women's contain vitamin D, which supports breast health. A deficiency in vitamin D has been linked to breast cancer, according to researchers at the University of California's Moores Cancer Center. It also has protective qualities for the body's immune system and helps regulate cell growth. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center women ages 51 to 70 should take 400 IUs of vitamin D daily, and women over 70 should have 600 IUs.
Vitamins For Heart Health
Centrum Ultra Silver Women's and One A Day Women's 50+ Advantage contain vitamins for heart health. These are vitamins B-6 and B-12. Research shows that these vitamins play a role in fighting heart disease, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. Intake of these vitamins lowers levels of homocysteine, which contributes to the formation of artery plaque, known as atherosclerosis. Plaque can clog arteries and interrupt blood flow to the heart, leading to a heart attack.
Vitamin C is Essential
The One A Day Women's 50+ Advantage and Centrum Ultra Silver Women's contain daily requirements of vitamin C. This vitamin supports the immune system so the body is stronger to fight off infection. It also promotes healthy collagen formation. Collagen forms the fibers in tissue to give shape, support and bulk. These fibers are present everywhere in the body including the muscles, organs, eye tissue and bone tissue.
References
- Illinois Department of Public Health: Facts About Women's Wellness-Nutrition
- University of California, San Diego: Global View Show Link Between Vitamin D Status, Breast Cancer
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Vitamin D
- Harvard School of Public Health: Three of B Vitamins: Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12
- ONEADAY: One A Day Women's 50+ Advantage
- Centrum: Centrum Ultra Women's
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