Vitamin B-12 Supplements Recommended for Older Adults
2013年9月23日 · People who eat meat or cereals fortified with vitamin B-12 are likely getting the recommended daily intake of 2.4 micrograms. Older adults may benefit from a daily supplement to prevent deficiency. Vitamin B-12 is not toxic so there are no concerns about an overdose. ###. Mayo Clinic Health Letter is an eight-page monthly newsletter of reliable ...
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Osteoporosis and supplements for bone health
2022年12月28日 · Vitamin D Those50 and younger should strive for 400–800 international units daily. Those over 50 should aim for 800–1,000 international units daily; Daily intake goals for calcium include the total amount of calcium from food or supplements combined. Certain people may need more units daily if vitamin D deficiency is detected.
Take Vitamin Supplements with Caution: Some May Actually …
2013年1月4日 · Vitamin B-12 — It's estimated that up to 15 percent of older adults are deficient in vitamin B-12. Since vitamin B-12 has not been shown to cause harm, even in large doses, it may be beneficial for older adults to take a B-12 supplement containing at least 2.4 mcg — the Recommended Dietary Allowance — to help prevent deficiency.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: How much vitamin D do I need?
2017年4月25日 · The Institute of Medicine has placed the recommended dietary allowance, or RDA, for vitamin D at 600 international units (IU) per day for young adults and 800 IU per day for adults older than 70. Other experts suggest that adults’ vitamin D needs are much higher. For example, the Endocrine Society recommends up to 1,500 to 2,000 IU of vitamin ...
How Much Calcium Do Adults Over 55 Need? - Mayo Clinic News …
2015年10月2日 · He says despite the new findings, he recommends patients follow the Institute of Medici ne’s guidelines of 1200 mg of calcium in women 51 years of age and older, 1000 mg daily for men 51-70 years old and 1200 mg for those above 70 years of age. Dr. Wermers says, "The ability to maintain calcium balance worsens and bone loss accelerates after ...
TUESDAY Q & A: Vitamin B-12 deficiency more common with …
2014年2月4日 · I am 78 and in good health. ANSWER: Vitamin B-12 deficiency is more common with increasing age and affects 5 to 15 percent of adults. Some of this is early deficiency and not associated with symptoms. Once symptoms develop, they are sometimes overlooked because they develop slowly and are similar to many other problems related to growing older.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Collagen and biotin supplements
2021年8月19日 · ANSWER: Collagen and biotin supplements appear to be getting attention in the media for promoting healthy aging, along with joint and bone health. However, it is important to understand what collagen and biotin are and what research is available to support these claims. Collagen is concentrated in bones, ligaments, tendons, skin, blood vessels ...
Should Postmenopausal Women Take Extra Iron?
2012年8月21日 · Dr. Richa Sood, Mayo Clinic Women's Health Clinic. Mayo Clinic's Dr. Richa Sood says, if they’re healthy, the answer is no. She says the majority of postmenopausal women who are healthy and eat an iron-rich diet don't need iron supplements and shouldn't take them. The reason is, with excessive ingestion there's a risk of iron buildup in the body.
Researchers look at possible link between low vitamin B12 and …
2019年6月26日 · By Jay Furst Low vitamin B12 levels can worsen some symptoms of Parkinson's disease, especially postural instability and cognitive impairment, which can lead to falls and injuries, researchers say. Lower vitamin B12 levels also are associated with higher Hoehn-Yahr stage, the tool for assessing disease severity, and neuropathy in …
People with kidney disease should be cautious with supplements, …
2019年9月30日 · More than one-third of the 15.7 million Americans with moderate or advanced chronic kidney disease use dietary or herbal supplements, reports new research from Mayo Clinic. Many Americans decide to take supplements on their own, not because of a doctor’s recommendation, the researchers found, most often with the goal of improving their health. However, some […]