The Aging Population A focus on nutrition Carol S. Johnston, PhD, RD Professor and Associate Director Nutrition Program, Arizona State University
B12 VITAMIN A VITAMIN C ZINC FIBER / ANTIOXIDANTS PROTEIN CALCIUM VITAMIN D
The Aging Gut VITAMIN D PROTEIN CALCIUM VITAMIN C ZINC Gall bladder removal Gall bladder: reduced bile acid secretion interferes with fat soluble vitamin absorption Proton pump inhibitor use: Prilosec Nexium VITAMIN D OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS (fish oil) Stomach: reduced acid interferes with nutrient absorption PROTEIN Diabetes VITAMIN B12 Pancreas: reduced insulin secretion raises blood sugar CALCIUM VITAMIN C ZINC
x2 9 g protein 1 mcg B12 350 mg calcium 25 g protein 2 mcg B12
cod liver oil D = 600 IU
Zinc B12 Protein Vitamin C label: 72 mg/c actual(?): 50 mg/c 82 mg
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