{"id":123132,"date":"2024-11-07T15:41:56","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T08:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=123132"},"modified":"2024-11-07T15:41:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T08:41:56","slug":"focus-on-healthy-aging-with-these-6-expert-approved-vitamins-and-minerals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=123132","title":{"rendered":"Focus on Healthy Aging With These 6 Expert-Approved Vitamins and Minerals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"u-speakableText-p1\">Maintaining a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/nutrition\/moderate-these-11-foods-to-balance-your-diet-and-achieve-your-goals\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">balanced diet<\/a>\u00a0is essential as you age to support everything from your bone health to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/nutrition\/the-best-foods-to-strengthen-immune-system-this-winter\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">immune system<\/a>. Older adults are at a <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2682456\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">higher risk for low vitamin consumption<\/a> than younger people, according to a paper published in Clinical Interventions in Aging.<\/p>\n<p class=\"u-speakableText-p2\">Most people can get the vitamins and minerals they need through their diet. However, your doctor may recommend supplements or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/nutrition\/best-multivitamins\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">multivitamins<\/a>, especially if you&#8217;re on certain medications that deplete your body of a particular nutrient or you have any dietary restrictions that limit major food groups.<\/p>\n<p>To help you figure out exactly which vitamins and minerals you should focus on consuming in the name of healthy aging, we spoke with experts for their recommendations.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Magnesium<\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-newsletterSubscribeHighlight g-grid-container g-inner-spacing-top-medium g-inner-spacing-bottom-medium u-flexbox sm:u-hidden c-newsletterSubscribeHighlight-pageArticle g-border-thin-dark-top g-border-thin-dark-bottom c-newsletterSubscribeHighlight-narrow\">\n<div class=\"c-newsletterSubscribeHighlight_content u-flexbox u-flexbox-column u-flexbox-justifyCenter\">\n<div class=\"c-newsletterSubscribeHighlight_message u-flexbox\"><svg id=\"hero-envelope-open\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"c-newsletterSubscribeHighlight_messageIcon g-outer-spacing-right-medium\"><path d=\"M10.5777 2.16401C11.4656 1.68589 12.5344 1.68589 13.4223 2.16401L20.9223 6.20247C21.894 6.72571 22.5 7.74024 22.5 8.84388V19.5C22.5 21.1568 21.1569 22.5 19.5 22.5H4.5C2.84315 22.5 1.5 21.1568 1.5 19.5L1.5 9.90663C1.5 9.90644 1.5 9.90682 1.5 9.90663L1.5 8.99997C1.5 8.99987 1.5 9.00007 1.5 8.99997L1.5 8.84388C1.5 7.74023 2.10597 6.72571 3.0777 6.20247L10.5777 2.16401ZM3 12.5041V19.5C3 20.3284 3.67157 21 4.5 21H19.5C20.3284 21 21 20.3284 21 19.5V12.5041C20.9744 12.5189 20.9485 12.5334 20.9223 12.5475L15.6712 15.375L19.1056 17.2243C19.4703 17.4206 19.6067 17.8755 19.4104 18.2402C19.214 18.6049 18.7591 18.7413 18.3944 18.545L12.7112 15.4847C12.2672 15.2457 11.7328 15.2457 11.2889 15.4847L5.60557 18.545C5.24087 18.7413 4.78602 18.6049 4.58965 18.2402C4.39327 17.8755 4.52972 17.4206 4.89442 17.2243L8.32879 15.375L3.0777 12.5475C3.05153 12.5334 3.02563 12.5189 3 12.5041ZM9.91074 14.5232L10.5777 14.164C11.4656 13.6859 12.5344 13.6859 13.4223 14.164L14.0893 14.5232L20.2112 11.2268C20.697 10.9651 21 10.4579 21 9.90606V8.84388C21 8.29206 20.697 7.78479 20.2112 7.52318L12.7112 3.48471C12.2672 3.24566 11.7328 3.24566 11.2889 3.48471L3.78885 7.52317C3.30299 7.78479 3 8.29206 3 8.84388V9.90606C3 9.90593 3 9.90619 3 9.90606C3.00015 10.4577 3.3031 10.9652 3.78885 11.2268L9.91074 14.5232Z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n      From talking fridges to iPhones, our experts are here to help make the world a little less complicated.\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Magnesium is a mineral that provides several key functions in the body. It keeps your muscles strong, regulates blood sugar levels and contributes to heart health. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitality101.com\/about-dr-teitelbaum\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum<\/a>, a board-certified internist in integrative medicine, told us that &#8220;magnesium is critical for well over 300 reactions in the body.&#8221; He said an unprocessed diet has about 600 mg of magnesium daily, but the average American diet has less than 250 mg of magnesium after processing. For reference, the daily recommended amount of magnesium is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/are-you-getting-enough-magnesium\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">400 to 420 mg per day for adult men<\/a> and 310 to 320 mg for women, but more is needed for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Teitelbaum warned that the effects of low magnesium may include an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/circulationaha.105.588327\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">increased risk of metabolic syndrome<\/a>. This can lead to heart attacks, strokes and dementia. You may also feel exhausted or experience widespread muscle pain if you&#8217;re not getting enough magnesium.<\/p>\n<p>You can find magnesium in a wide range of ingredients. <a href=\"https:\/\/fatlotofgood.com.au\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">Dr. Peter Brukner<\/a>, a specialist sports and exercise physician, said you can find magnesium in nuts, seeds, whole grains and leafy green vegetables like spinach. In extra yummy news, you can also get magnesium from dark chocolate.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Some older adults or those who take specific medicines (such as diuretics or drugs for acid reflux) may not receive enough magnesium from their diet and might need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/nutrition\/5-best-magnesium-supplements\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">a supplement<\/a>,&#8221; he said. &#8220;However, too much magnesium can cause stomach issues, so be careful.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-newsletterSubscribeHighlight g-grid-container g-inner-spacing-top-medium g-inner-spacing-bottom-medium u-flexbox md:u-hidden lg:u-hidden c-newsletterSubscribeHighlight-pageArticle g-border-thin-dark-top g-border-thin-dark-bottom\">\n<div class=\"c-newsletterSubscribeHighlight_content u-flexbox u-flexbox-column u-flexbox-justifyCenter\">\n<div class=\"c-newsletterSubscribeHighlight_message u-flexbox\"><svg id=\"hero-envelope-open\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"c-newsletterSubscribeHighlight_messageIcon g-outer-spacing-right-medium\"><path d=\"M10.5777 2.16401C11.4656 1.68589 12.5344 1.68589 13.4223 2.16401L20.9223 6.20247C21.894 6.72571 22.5 7.74024 22.5 8.84388V19.5C22.5 21.1568 21.1569 22.5 19.5 22.5H4.5C2.84315 22.5 1.5 21.1568 1.5 19.5L1.5 9.90663C1.5 9.90644 1.5 9.90682 1.5 9.90663L1.5 8.99997C1.5 8.99987 1.5 9.00007 1.5 8.99997L1.5 8.84388C1.5 7.74023 2.10597 6.72571 3.0777 6.20247L10.5777 2.16401ZM3 12.5041V19.5C3 20.3284 3.67157 21 4.5 21H19.5C20.3284 21 21 20.3284 21 19.5V12.5041C20.9744 12.5189 20.9485 12.5334 20.9223 12.5475L15.6712 15.375L19.1056 17.2243C19.4703 17.4206 19.6067 17.8755 19.4104 18.2402C19.214 18.6049 18.7591 18.7413 18.3944 18.545L12.7112 15.4847C12.2672 15.2457 11.7328 15.2457 11.2889 15.4847L5.60557 18.545C5.24087 18.7413 4.78602 18.6049 4.58965 18.2402C4.39327 17.8755 4.52972 17.4206 4.89442 17.2243L8.32879 15.375L3.0777 12.5475C3.05153 12.5334 3.02563 12.5189 3 12.5041ZM9.91074 14.5232L10.5777 14.164C11.4656 13.6859 12.5344 13.6859 13.4223 14.164L14.0893 14.5232L20.2112 11.2268C20.697 10.9651 21 10.4579 21 9.90606V8.84388C21 8.29206 20.697 7.78479 20.2112 7.52318L12.7112 3.48471C12.2672 3.24566 11.7328 3.24566 11.2889 3.48471L3.78885 7.52317C3.30299 7.78479 3 8.29206 3 8.84388V9.90606C3 9.90593 3 9.90619 3 9.90606C3.00015 10.4577 3.3031 10.9652 3.78885 11.2268L9.91074 14.5232Z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n      From talking fridges to iPhones, our experts are here to help make the world a little less complicated.\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>2. B vitamins<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/900bd79e282e39ec3ecce9e70ac9cc646da571a4\/hub\/2024\/10\/22\/f3b675ae-c49c-463e-b2d5-e141f5bf8ba2\/hard-boiled-egg-halves.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"Two halves of a hard-boiled egg sprinkled with pepper on a white surface.\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/91942036796c43ea0cc3c9a4b1cd42a764be2d57\/hub\/2024\/10\/22\/f3b675ae-c49c-463e-b2d5-e141f5bf8ba2\/hard-boiled-egg-halves.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1024\" alt=\"Two halves of a hard-boiled egg sprinkled with pepper on a white surface.\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/294800df7464ab474bdde34f42b4d7b3215cc4a3\/hub\/2024\/10\/22\/f3b675ae-c49c-463e-b2d5-e141f5bf8ba2\/hard-boiled-egg-halves.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Two halves of a hard-boiled egg sprinkled with pepper on a white surface.\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Two halves of a hard-boiled egg sprinkled with pepper on a white surface.\" height=\"914.9953430611612\" width=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/294800df7464ab474bdde34f42b4d7b3215cc4a3\/hub\/2024\/10\/22\/f3b675ae-c49c-463e-b2d5-e141f5bf8ba2\/hard-boiled-egg-halves.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Two halves of a hard-boiled egg sprinkled with pepper on a white surface.\" height=\"914.9953430611612\" width=\"1200\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/div><figcaption><!----> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">Laurie Ambrose\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You also need a range of B Vitamins, including B12 and folate (also called folic acid), to maintain your health as you age. Vitamin B-12 works with folate to help your body make new cells, including blood cells and nerve cells. While you don&#8217;t usually require more B12 as you age, your <a href=\"https:\/\/aging.idaho.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Nutrition-Needs_Vitamin-B12_FINAL-2.18.pdf\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">body cannot absorb it as well<\/a> when you get older. Dr. Brukner said this is because &#8220;stomachs make less acid, and this acid is necessary to take the vitamin from food into the body.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Teitelbaum said B vitamins are critical for energy production, and suboptimal levels can affect your health. He warns that B vitamin deficiency has been associated with &#8220;a <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8079632\/#s5\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">marked increase of dementia<\/a>\u00a0(especially folic acid) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0749379715000732\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">increased risk of heart attack and stroke<\/a> (especially in those with elevated homocysteine levels).&#8221; Symptoms of B12 deficiency include weakness or poor balance, loss of appetite and numbness and tingling in the hands and feet.<\/p>\n<p>B12 is found in animal proteins like meat, fish and eggs. Dr. Brukner said that if you don&#8217;t eat these foods, you may want to turn to foods like cereals and nutritional yeast with added B12.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Older people, especially those having certain stomach issues or taking medicine that lowers stomach acid, might need to take a B12 vitamin supplement,&#8221; he explained.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/amelia-ti\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">Amelia Ti<\/a>, a registered dietitian and diabetes educator in NYC, who is also part of CNET&#8217;s medical review board, adds that people taking medicine that blocks B12 absorption, like omeprazole or metformin, may also need a vitamin B12 supplement.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Calcium<\/h2>\n<p>The National Institute on Aging says that calcium is especially important for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/vitamins-and-supplements\/vitamins-and-minerals-older-adults#calcium\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">older people at risk for bone loss<\/a>. The Institute recommends 1,000 mg each day for men between the ages of 51 and 70, and 1,200 mg per day for men 71 and older. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/nutrition\/best-vitamins-for-women-50-plus\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Women aged 51 and up<\/a> are recommended to take 1,200 mg each day.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Calcium is well-known for making bones strong, but it is also crucial for muscles to work right,&#8221; Dr. Brukner said. &#8220;As people become older, their bodies take in less calcium from food, which can cause bones to become weaker.&#8221; You can get calcium naturally from sources like milk, yogurt and cheese. The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health notes that <a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu\/calcium\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">calcium is also available<\/a> in kale, salmon, tofu, almonds and spinach.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As for supplements, Dr. Brukner said, &#8220;If you are at risk for bone troubles or don&#8217;t get enough calcium in your food, taking supplements might be useful. But too much calcium can cause other issues like kidney stones, so talk with your doctor first.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>4. Vitamin D<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/49fa1f9a83e7ae408e06d14fff4930d858fd2627\/hub\/2024\/10\/22\/cd689567-749c-4a87-b6c2-62366103bcfb\/salmon-garlic-herbs-in-pan.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"Salmon topped with garlic and herbs in a black frying pan.\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/a6d3624aa54f0cb16829e94be27a61624fc21b9c\/hub\/2024\/10\/22\/cd689567-749c-4a87-b6c2-62366103bcfb\/salmon-garlic-herbs-in-pan.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1024\" alt=\"Salmon topped with garlic and herbs in a black frying pan.\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/234566039978b3c52e6c25827bc0498175e65bad\/hub\/2024\/10\/22\/cd689567-749c-4a87-b6c2-62366103bcfb\/salmon-garlic-herbs-in-pan.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Salmon topped with garlic and herbs in a black frying pan.\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Salmon topped with garlic and herbs in a black frying pan.\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/234566039978b3c52e6c25827bc0498175e65bad\/hub\/2024\/10\/22\/cd689567-749c-4a87-b6c2-62366103bcfb\/salmon-garlic-herbs-in-pan.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Salmon topped with garlic and herbs in a black frying pan.\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/div><figcaption><!----> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">Malorny\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Vitamin D is often called the sunshine vitamin because you typically absorb it through the skin just by being outside. However, during winter months, if you live in a cloudy climate or avoid natural sunlight as you age, you may not get enough. Your body <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/nutrition\/vitamin-d-supplements-explained-who-should-take-them\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">needs vitamin D to properly absorb calcium<\/a>, making it an important nutrient for bone health.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Brukner says that in addition to sunshine, you can get vitamin D from fatty fish like salmon and mackerel, fortified milk and cereals. Your doctor may also recommend a supplement if you&#8217;re experiencing bone loss or at risk of osteoporosis.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In addition to bone health, Dr. Teitelbaum said vitamin D can help you fight off disease. He said, &#8220;Suboptimal vitamin D is associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6047889\/#S8\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">increased autoimmunity,<\/a> higher risk of severe infectious diseases (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2020\/09\/14\/supplements-white-house-advisor-fauci-takes-every-day-to-help-keep-his-immune-system-healthy.html\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">Dr. Fauci noted that he took vitamin D<\/a> during the COVID [pandemic]) and <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3440651\/#:~:text=Vitamin%20D%20deficiency%20has%20been,it%20a%20potential%20risk%20factor.\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">increased cancer risk<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>5. Omega-3 fatty acids<\/h2>\n<p>Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to many of your body&#8217;s functions. They play a role in both heart and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/nutrition\/multivitamins-memory-and-aging-everything-to-know\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">brain health<\/a>. However, as Cleveland Clinic points out, your body <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/17290-omega-3-fatty-acids\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">isn&#8217;t able to produce enough omega-3s on its own<\/a>. This means you need to get more from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/nutrition\/reap-the-benefits-of-omega-3s-with-these-heart-healthy-foods\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">the foods you eat<\/a> or supplements you take. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Omega-3 fatty acids are very good for heart health and can help lessen swelling, which is important for older people,&#8221; Dr. Brukner explained. &#8220;They are also beneficial for brain well-being and might help guard against memory loss and <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4019002\/#:~:text=More%20than%20a%20dozen%20epidemiological,as%20Alzheimer's%20disease%20(AD).\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">diseases such as Alzheimer&#8217;s<\/a>.&#8221; Ti adds that omega-3s help lessen swelling by reducing inflammation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Fatty fish like salmon are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Dr. Brukner said you can also turn to flaxseeds, chia seeds and walnuts but added a warning: &#8220;These give a different type of omega-3 that the body does not use so easily.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Fish oil and algae oil can serve as supplements, too.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Zinc<\/h2>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.3402\/pba.v5.25592\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">2015 paper<\/a>, published in Pathobiology of Aging and Age-related Diseases, calls zinc an &#8220;essential micronutrient for human health in general, and particularly for the elderly.&#8221; The authors say zinc plays &#8220;an important role in the aging process&#8221; and that zinc deficiency may be connected to several age-related chronic illnesses, which include hardening of the arteries, degenerative diseases of the nervous system, age-related changes to the immune system and cancer.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-small c-shortcodeImage-pullRight\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/1fc45f56ff817f8cd68a3b3cdf972c18f6955eef\/hub\/2024\/04\/24\/876612a0-dfa0-4ace-b7a2-d6900484e826\/tips-health.png?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"health tips logo\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/1fc45f56ff817f8cd68a3b3cdf972c18f6955eef\/hub\/2024\/04\/24\/876612a0-dfa0-4ace-b7a2-d6900484e826\/tips-health.png?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"health tips logo\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/1fc45f56ff817f8cd68a3b3cdf972c18f6955eef\/hub\/2024\/04\/24\/876612a0-dfa0-4ace-b7a2-d6900484e826\/tips-health.png?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"health tips logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"health tips logo\" height=\"616.8551448551449\" width=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/1fc45f56ff817f8cd68a3b3cdf972c18f6955eef\/hub\/2024\/04\/24\/876612a0-dfa0-4ace-b7a2-d6900484e826\/tips-health.png?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"health tips logo\" height=\"616.8551448551449\" width=\"768\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/a> <!----><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;When we get older, our immune system becomes weaker, and if we don&#8217;t have enough zinc, this can make it even worse,&#8221; Dr. Brukner explained.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You can find zinc in shellfish, red meat, poultry, beans, nuts and seeds. Dr. Brukner said oysters are particularly zinc-rich. He added, &#8220;Some older people might find zinc supplements helpful, especially if they often get sick or do not eat enough foods high in zinc. But taking too much zinc can cause problems with other minerals in the body, so it&#8217;s important to follow advised amounts.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>The bottom line\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>Eating well can help boost your bones, immune system and more as you age. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/fitness\/pumping-iron-is-key-for-healthy-aging-heres-how-to-start\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Along with exercise<\/a> and other good habits, getting the right minerals and vitamins may improve your health. Try to get ample magnesium, B vitamins, calcium, vitamin D, omega-3s and zinc in your diet each day. 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