Dr. Oz’s Top 5 Supplements for Women in Their 50’s

By Ben H

Dr. Oz revealed his top 5 women’s health supplements for women in their 50s looking to maintain their health and vitality. There are no real surprises in his list, but it reaffirms that good health supplements can be “a key component of (your) preventive care regimen.” So without further introduction, here are Dr. Oz’s top health supplements for women in their 50s.

1) CoQ10  Keeping up your natural energy levels is important no matter what age you are. Coenzyme Q10 is integrally involved in the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary source of energy at the cellular level. So whether it’s discount CoQ10 or a top-of-the-line ubiquinone coenzyme Q10 supplement, make sure this “fundamentally important nutrient for energy” has a place in your supplement regimen.

2) Chia Seeds Again, no matter what age (or even what gender), maintaining a healthy weight and body image are important aspects to overall health and wellness. Unfortunately, your metabolism starts to slow down as you age. Chia seeds deliver a daily dose of fiber, protein, calcium, essential fatty acids and more, but the key to healthy weight management is chia seeds’ high fiber content. Simply put, fiber helps you feel full.

3) Turmeric A primary fear most people have of getting older is age-related cognitive decline. There are several supplements designed to help maintain your brainpower, and Dr. Oz says we should add turmeric to that list. Many believe the secret to turmeric's benefits is the high concentration of curcuminoids, which possess powerful antioxidant capabilities.

4) Women’s Multivitamin Taking a women’s multivitamin is one of, if not the most important natural health choices women over 50 can make for best natural health maintenance. It helps fill in the gaps in your diet and gives your body healthy servings of natural nutrition. Multivitamins are also some of the most affordable vitamins available. 

5) Calcium with Vitamin D and Magnesium Dr. Oz says that bone health can play a big role in determining your longevity. And just as your metabolism and energy levels begin to naturally slow and decline, bone strength also tends to decrease as you age. That’s why taking a calcium supplement with vitamin D and magnesium is so important for women after age 50.

Source: DoctorOz.com 

Vitamins for Healthy Seniors

We all know we can’t live forever but we can certainly stick around longer by eating right and exercising a few times a week (when we are well). If you are working your way through an illness and want to grow stronger faster, here are some of the best foods and vitamins to kickstart your way to a brand new you. 

Get what’s missing from your diet through the following vitamins:



Calcium: Calcium is essential to us as we age as it keeps our teeth and bones strong. In the event of a fall, our chances of preventing broken hips and fractures decreases when our bones are strong rather than brittle. For the lactose intolerant who can’t rely on dairy products for their main source of calcium, take supplements. It is recommended that the elderly take 1,200 milligrams daily.



Vitamin D: Vitamin D is needed to help us absorb calcium. We can get vitamin D from the sun but this is not always readily available to seniors, especially in the winter. Ten micrograms of Vitamin D supplements daily will do the trick. 



Vitamin B12: Vitamin B12 is said to help prevent stroke and heart disease. Vitamin B12 plays an important role in brain and nerve function. It also helps red blood cell formation. Without enough of it, we are vulnerable to cloudy thinking and loss of balance. You can get Vitamin B12 from foods you eat like meat, eggs and dairy. For those of us on restricted diets, supplementing daily with 2 mg is recommended.

Vitamin E: Vitamin E also lessens the risk of heart disease and may help with preventing cancer. It is an antioxidant that fights off free radicals that do cellular damage and contribute to clogged arteries. If you are concerned you are not getting enough Vitamin E in your diet, you can supplement with the recommended dose of 15 milligrams a day.



Vitamin C: We all know to take Vitamin C when we have a cold. But did you know that Vitamin C also helps the formation of both white and red blood cells? White blood cells to prevent infection and for collagen production, which is a big bonus for those who are aging. With red blood cells, Vitamin C does work in speeding up healing injuries. It also helps in the keeping at bay of many types of cancer and macular degeneration. Men can supplement with 90 milligrams a day and women with 75. 



Vitamin K: Recent studies have shown that vitamin K plays an active role in osteoporosis prevention. It does this by being responsible for the production of osteocalcin, a bone generating protein. Along with warding off bone fractures, Vitamin K aids in blood clotting. Since seniors often do not get enough of this helpful vitamin, it is recommended that men supplement with 120 micrograms and women with 90 micrograms daily.

Even if you are not nursing yourself back to health after an injury, it’s important to get our daily dose of these critical vitamins. Spending quality time with our loved ones can be that much more enjoyable when we are feeling our best. Be sure to not skimp on heart-healthy foods like fruits and vegetables, nuts, lean meats and whole grains. Thankfully, dark chocolate has many nutritional benefits and is chock-full of flavonoids which fight cellular degeneration. So lose the guilt and enjoy some dark chocolate with your grandchildren. Everything’s better with chocolate!

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