They say life begins at 40. What they should probably say is that life with crucial vitamin and mineral supplements begins at 40. For women, the start of their 40s heralds some of the biggest physical changes as their reproductive cycle begins to slow and the menopause looms large on the horizon.
Add in the general feeling of ageing, such as a drop in energy levels and less of a sex drive, mood swings and a metabolism that is slowing down and it’s easy to see why few of us look forward to hitting the big 4-0.
Learning to deal with the new 40something you is actually easier than you think. Change your diet to include foods that will give you all the nutrients essential for ageing bones. If you don’t already have an exercise program, get one – even if it’s only walking two or three times a week, you’ll feel better for it.
And you can beef up your body with the help of some essential vitamin and mineral supplements.
Dubbed the sunshine vitamin because we gain most of its benefits through sunlight, vitamin D is essential for regulating calcium and phosphate in the body. Taken as vitamin D3, it can reduce the risk of osteoporosis, elevate mood and maintain healthy weight. Take calcium along with vitamin D3 so it is fully absorbed into the body.
Osteoporosis is a degenerative bone condition that particularly affects women so take the mineral strontium to increase bone density. Ribose is a simple sugar that has been shown to increase energy levels, improve sleep and bring mental clarity. Ribose has also been linked to helping with blood pressure.
Folate is a B vitamin that is essential for pregnant women to prevent birth defects. It is also linked to good brain health so take as a supplement to ward off dementia. A lack of hydrochloric acid (HCL) in the stomach can lead to bloating or digestive problems for women over 40, while also making it hard to absorb B vitamins fully. This can lead to skin conditions such as acne and eczema.
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