Archive for the ‘aging’ tag
Discovering the Fountain of Youth
Many of our western diets leave us deficient in many of the nutrients needed for daily living. Our soils are depleted, leaving even those who consume a “supposedly healthy diet” lacking. Our elderly population is at greater risk of an inadequate diet. Research conducted at the Children’s Hospital Research Institute in Oakland California connects correcting magnesium intake to healthier aging, and a reduction in age-related disease.
Nutrition in Elderly Residents
According to the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan in the study of the nutritional intake of elderly residents in long term care facilities, it was found that even those consuming a regular healthy diet may not be receiving their daily nutritional requirements.
Inadequacies were found in over 70% of the participants. Deficiencies were found in folate, magnesium, zinc, and vitamins E and B6. The conclusion of this study suggests that nutrient-dense foods may not provide the nutritional requirements.
