Vitamin D supports calcium absorption, bone strength, muscles, nerves, and immune function. Vitamin B12 is important for healthy nerves, memory, red blood cell production, and DNA, and older adults may absorb less of it from food.
Vitamin C supports immunity, collagen production, wound healing, iron absorption, and protection against oxidative stress. Vitamin B6 contributes to brain function, neurotransmitter production, protein metabolism, immune health, and red blood cell formation.
Good food sources include fish, eggs, dairy or fortified foods, fruits, vegetables, poultry, potatoes, bananas, and chickpeas. Not everyone over 60 needs supplements, and excessive doses can be harmful, so supplementation should ideally be based on diet, medical advice, and blood tests when appropriate.
