This research found that older adults in the UK who are socially isolated are at higher risk of micronutrient deficiencies, specifically in magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, folate, and vitamin B6. Published in the Age and Aging journal, the study examined data from over 3,700 adults aged 50 and older, revealing that those with fewer social connections were less likely to consume enough of these essential micronutrients.
The finding highlights the importance of promoting varied diets, particularly those rich in plant-based foods and fish, to ensure healthy aging among socially isolated seniors. Interestingly, however, while social isolation was clearly linked to lower intakes of some micronutrients, it did not affect the consumption of calcium, iron, and vitamin B12, all of which are more prevalent in traditional diets rich in meat, eggs, and dairy products.
To read how a groundbreaking new study has confirmed that billions of people worldwide are deficient in essential micronutrients, see this article on our website.
To check out Dr. Rath’s Cellular Health recommendations for optimum daily micronutrient intake, see this page on our website.
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Older adults in the UK who are socially isolated are more likely to have an insufficient intake of key micronutrients such as vitamin C and vitamin B6, increasing their risk of health problems, according to a new study.
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This research found that older adults in the UK who are socially isolated are at higher risk of micronutrient deficiencies, specifically in magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, folate, and vitamin B6. Published in the Age and Aging journal, the study examined data from over 3,700 adults aged 50 and older, revealing that those with fewer social connections were less likely to consume enough of these essential micronutrients.
The finding highlights the importance of promoting varied diets, particularly those rich in plant-based foods and fish, to ensure healthy aging among socially isolated seniors. Interestingly, however, while social isolation was clearly linked to lower intakes of some micronutrients, it did not affect the consumption of calcium, iron, and vitamin B12, all of which are more prevalent in traditional diets rich in meat, eggs, and dairy products.
To read how a groundbreaking new study has confirmed that billions of people worldwide are deficient in essential micronutrients, see this article on our website.
To check out Dr. Rath’s Cellular Health recommendations for optimum daily micronutrient intake, see this page on our website.
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