WHICH VITAMINS TO TAKE BY AGE

For the proper functioning of our organism, the adequate intake of vitamins is necessary, in the context of a balanced diet. Our bodies have different needs, depending on many factors.

 The age of each individual plays an important role in order to specify the vitamins needed to fit in his nutrition.

Let’s have a look at which vitamins are most useful to our bodies according to our age

Pre-adolescence and adolescence

The most important vitamin for children is vitamin D, as it helps in the absorption of calcium in their bodies and therefore the proper development of the skeleton and muscles. The lack of vitamin D increases the risk of osteopenia and subsequent osteoporosis. Vitamin D is found in salmon, veal liver, eggs and dairy products.

20 to 30 years old

Vitamin D and calcium continue to play an important role in this decade of our life. Although vitamin B12 needs to be added, which contributes to mental alertness, the proper function of our nervous system and strong memory. Vitamin B12 is found in eggs, veal, cheese, milk, salmon, tuna and oysters.

30 to 40 years old

In this decade, a woman usually gets pregnant, which means she needs folic acid. This is vitamin B9. Folic acid significantly reduces the risk of neural tube abnormalities to the fetus. Folic acid is found in legumes, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, asparagus, avocado, eggs and pistachios.

40 to 50 years old

In this decade of our lives we need adequate amounts of vitamin D, as its shortage in middle-age is linked to several autoimmune diseases in both sexes. Also, the lack of vitamin D can cause obesity and diabetes.

50 to 60 years old

By this age, menopause occurs in women's lives which results to decrease in serotonin. Vitamin B6 fights the symptoms of depression and anxiety caused by the lack of serotonin and can be found in eggs, cheese, liver, avocado, raspberries, banana, salmon and sardine. In addition, vitamin C, is essential as it reduces the risk of various types of cancer. Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits, papaya, Brussels sprouts, strawberries, broccoli and red peppers.