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Vitamins & Nutrients for Seniors: Which Ones Matter?<\/span><\/h3> \r\n
\r\n Posted by<\/span> \r\n CaraVita Staff<\/a> on March 15 2020 \r\n
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\"Vitamins<\/p>

When assessing your parent or loved one\u2019s diet, it\u2019s essential to consider their vitamin intake. Vitamins for seniors are important, especially if there is a suspected deficiency. A vitamin deficiency can occur at any age, but it is more likely to happen as we age<\/a>. \r\n <\/p>

Vitamins are essential to our well-being, as they perform hundreds of actions in our bodies, and their health benefits are endless.<\/p>

CaraVita Home Care<\/a> proudly serves seniors and their families in Roswell, Georgia, and the Metro Atlanta area. We understand the value of a nutrient-dense diet for our senior clients. But, which ones matter the most for older adults?<\/p>

Vitamin D & Calcium: Working Together<\/h2>

Vitamin D is one of the best vitamins for seniors, and it\u2019s one that comes with many health benefits. Vitamin D can help reduce the likelihood of heart disease<\/a>, increases our sensitivity to insulin<\/a>, and plays a significant role in the development and maintenance of our bone\u2019s health. Vitamin D helps our bone density by allowing our bodies to absorb calcium and phosphorus, minerals that play a key role in the health of our bones. Building and maintaining bone density becomes especially crucial for seniors as it may help prevent serious injury should a fall occur. \"Vitamins<\/p>

Calcium, like vitamin D, is essential to our body and our overall well-being. One of its primary purposes is to regulate our bone\u2019s health<\/a>, and it can also help our body with:<\/p> \r\n