As we age, we lose lean body mass and bone density, with this loss we lose body water. Body fat increases with age because we eat too many calories. Digestive secretion diminish and do not absorb nutrients from food as much as before. Vitamins and supplements maybe the only way to replenish deficit of nutrients in the aged bodies. By having a basic idea how many vitamins and minerals body needs will help to keep body healthy and prevent overdosing and malnutrition.
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