references
ConsumerLabs: "Multivitamin and Multimineral Supplements Review"
National Institute on Aging: "Vitamins and Minerals for Older Adults"
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: "Special Nutrient Needs of Older Adults"
Harvard Health Publishing: "The truth about fats: the good, the bad, and the in-between"
Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University: "Essential Fatty Acids"
Harvard Health Publishing: "Should you be taking an omega-3 supplement?"
Office of Dietary Supplements: "Omega-3 Fatty Acids"
U.S. National Library of Medicine: "Aging changes in the male reproductive system"
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: "Saw Palmetto"
Mayo Clinic: "Vitamin D"
ODS: "Vitamin B12"
ODS: "Magnesium"
U.S. Food & Drug Administration: "Mixing Medications and Dietary Supplements Can Endanger Your Health"
Fish oil capsules, which contain omega-3 fatty acids, are important for heart and brain health.
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This multivitamin provides vitamins A, C, D and E, and also includes calcium and other important nutrients.
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GNC ($44.99 for 120 pills); RiteAid ($22.99 for 60 pills)
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Taking an omega-3 supplement may help to support your brain and heart health.
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This supplement contains saw palmetto, which may help to alleviate symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate.
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Image Credit: Life Extension
Support bone health with this supplement that provides vitamin D and calcium.
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Rite Aid ($18.99); Nature Made ($15.79)
This supplement is a budget-friendly source of vitamin B12.
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Older adults who are not taking a multi might fall short on this important mineral.
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Talk with your doctor before starting a new supplement.
ConsumerLabs: "Multivitamin and Multimineral Supplements Review"
National Institute on Aging: "Vitamins and Minerals for Older Adults"
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: "Special Nutrient Needs of Older Adults"
Harvard Health Publishing: "The truth about fats: the good, the bad, and the in-between"
Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University: "Essential Fatty Acids"
Harvard Health Publishing: "Should you be taking an omega-3 supplement?"
Office of Dietary Supplements: "Omega-3 Fatty Acids"
U.S. National Library of Medicine: "Aging changes in the male reproductive system"
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: "Saw Palmetto"
Mayo Clinic: "Vitamin D"
ODS: "Vitamin B12"
ODS: "Magnesium"
U.S. Food & Drug Administration: "Mixing Medications and Dietary Supplements Can Endanger Your Health"