What vitamins do the elderly need to supplement?

　　Vitamins are life-sustaining and healthy of essential nutrients that people of all ages need, but elderly Due to certain physiological special circumstances, there is an increased need for certain vitamins. Therefore, in addition to the daily diet, appropriate supplements should be taken as appropriate.

　　Vitamin E is fat-soluble and is widely found in vegetable oils extracted from various vegetables and grains, such as soybean oil, corn oil, wheat germ oil, peanut oil, rapeseed oil, etc. Vitamin E is a natural antioxidant that can vigorously remove "human garbage" - free radicals, thus protecting the health of tissues and cells in the body. Recent studies believe that vitamin E has anti-tumor effects, has anti-aging effects such as regulating lipid metabolism, preventing vascular sclerosis, improving peripheral circulation, preventing senile cataracts, and alleviating symptoms of menopausal syndrome. The pharmaceutical preparation is in the form of capsules, each pill containing 100 mg of vitamin E (equivalent to 150 international units). For long-term use, 1 to 2 pills per day is sufficient. There are no obvious side effects when this limit is not exceeded.

　　Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is easily oxidized when exposed to air and is easily destroyed in copper containers or tableware. Vitamin C is water-soluble and widely present in vegetables and fruits. However, meat, fish, poultry and pickled foods lack vitamin C, and it is easily destroyed when cooked at high temperatures for a long time. For the elderly, vitamin C can increase resistance to various infections disease resistance. The preparation is 100 mg per tablet. For long-term use, it can be taken 3 times a day, 2 tablets each time. There are also advocates of larger doses to maintain the health of the elderly, that is, the total daily dose can reach 1000 mg (i.e. 10 tablets). It is best to take large doses intermittently, but generally it is appropriate to control it to about 6 tablets a day.

　　In addition, vitamin A is fat-soluble and has the effects of maintaining epithelial cell health, enhancing vision, and increasing resistance to infectious diseases. The elderly may consider taking it intermittently. Each pill of the preparation contains 2500 international units, and one pill per day is sufficient. Vitamin B1 is water-soluble and may be deficient in those who eat refined white rice or have a monotonous diet for a long time. Each tablet of the preparation is 10 mg. Elderly people can take 2 tablets 3 times a day. They can be taken intermittently. nerve Function, enhance appetite, etc. have good effects.