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1) The Pros: Supplements may just be easier. This may seem like a given; it is much easier to take a pill or gummy than to eat two pounds of broccoli. However, for some seniors, prepping and cooking fresh vegetables just isn’t possible. A decreased appetite or difficulty chewing can make getting the recommended servings of produce a challenge. Taking supplements can help ensure they get the recommended amount of vitamins and minerals every day, no matter their eating habits. Supplements should accompany and bolster a healthy diet rather than replace healthy eating, but for those who are unable to do so, they may be of some help. Dietary habits are hard to adjust. Changing one’s regular diet is far from easy, but for some seniors it can pose an even greater challenge. Seniors with memory difficulties may find the necessary lifestyle changes disruptive and hard to adjust to. Adding vitamins to their daily routine may be easier than changing their eating habits, although good nutrition should remain a priority.
The Cons: The FDA regulates both prescription drugs and over-the-counter cold medication, but it is not obligated to approve dietary supplements for public consumption. This poses a few problems: on the one hand, because they are not regulated, there is no guarantee that they are safe to use. Additionally, this lack of supervision raises questions about the effectiveness of supplements in maintaining our health. For older adults, taking a multitude of unnecessary supplements that their bodies don’t absorb can mean wasted money or, if they ingest too many, serious health concerns. Supplements are intended to be just as their name suggests: supplementary. Support for a healthy diet, not a substitute. Dietary changes have a greater impact on our overall health, and fresh fruits and vegetables provide benefits beyond what can be attained from a vitamin. Healthy, balanced nutrition is the best way to get all the vitamins and minerals we need to function properly.
2) Yes they are different for every person
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