Question: I am a 54-year-old women who is concerned with taking the right type of vitamins. What vitamins should I be taking and how much of each should I take?
Answer: Unless you have a severely limited diet, a basic multivitamin should meet most of your nutrient needs. However, most older adults do require additional calcium and vitamin D so if you do not consume dairy foods every day, you may not be getting enough of those vital nutrients.
Calcium is of increased importance as we age because...
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