normal function.
Older adults are at increased risk of inadequate vitamin D because the skin becomes less efficient at producing it from sunlight with age. Vitamin D deficiency can contribute to bone problems as well as muscle weakness and pain.
Food sources include:
Fatty fish such as salmon and trout, egg yolks, fortified milk, and some fortified cereals.
Adults aged 71 and older have a recommended vitamin D intake of 20 mcg (800 IU) per day, according to the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements.
But more isn’t necessarily better. Excessive vitamin D supplementation can be harmful, so high-dose supplements shouldn’t be taken casually.
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- Magnesium — Essential for Normal Muscle Function
Magnesium is one of the first minerals people think about when they experience muscle cramps.
There’s a reason for that.
Magnesium is involved in hundreds of processes in the body and plays an important role in normal nerve and
