Super Senior Power

There is an estimated 250,000 senior athletes in training in the United States, and every one of them is redefining what the aging body can do. There is the Senior Olympics, Senior Games and the oldest person to finish a Triathlon is a 90-year old British man by the name of Arthur Gilbert.

Seniors nowadays are in best shape of their life as compared to when they were younger. They have found their second wind and rekindled their adventure for living. To support this they need supplements to address their body’s concerns that come with aging. Here are some super supplements that can help them live their life to the max:

• As you age, your risk of developing a vitamin B6 deficiency increases. There are two reasons for that. First, older people generally consume less protein which is the richest source of vitamin B6, so their diets are more likely to be low in it. Second, many older adults metabolize the vitamin more rapidly than they did when they were younger, increasing the need for it on a daily basis. Signs of severe vitamin B6 deficiency include skin problems, anemia, depression, confusion, and convulsions. Vitamin B (6, 12 and Folic Acid) protect the brain structure and control levels of a substance known as homocysteine in the blood. It lowers levels of homocysteine that helps prevent brain shrinkage and Alzheimer's. Folate from Folic Acid helps protect against cardiovascular diseases like coronary heart disease and stroke, certain cancers such as breast and cervical and diseases that affect the brain or mental function such as Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and depression. Vitamin B6 helps new cells to develop and is an important participant in the production of the B vitamin niacin and the neurotransmitter serotonin. It boosts the immune system and helps to regulate blood sugar levels.

• Omega 3 can effectively lower and maintain a healthy blood pressure at any age and is especially effective during old age. As a person ages, the ability to naturally lower blood pressure through resting and avoiding stress becomes less effective. With Omega 3 DHA included in your diet, your chance of maintaining a healthy blood pressure is much better. It is also effective in lowering the bad cholesterol by bonding to the LDL, or “low density lipids” which normally block the arteries and moving it out. It also reduces inflammatory conditions like that in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Joint inflammation is most common in older people and is the number one cause of their immobility. It can enhance brain function and activity thus resulting to increased concentration, memory and focus. It helps prevent Alzheimer’s; it is also very effective in fighting Dementia from occurring in old age. Dementia is a collection of symptoms that can be caused by a number of disorders that affect the brain. Seniors significantly lower dementia risk consuming fish oil supplements. Perhaps the most common benefit attributed to fish oil is its work on the health of the heart. Age plays a role in the development of different heart diseases because of degeneration and also because of lowering health and stamina. Omega 3 fish oil can help prevent heart diseases because it can reduce bad cholesterol in the body.

• C-lium Fiber has an effective way to lower blood cholesterol. Dietary fibers seem to lower cholesterol levels by binding bile acids and cholesterol in the intestines, thereby helping to hinder their assimilation. Psyllium is derived from the husks of the seeds of Plantago ovata.

• Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is another important antioxidant that resembles vitamin E. CoQ10 is found in living cells throughout the body, and is vital for the functioning of cells. CoQ10 levels are believed to decrease with age, and be lowered with chronic disease. Some prescription drugs, such as statins (cholesterol reducing medications), may decrease levels of CoQ10.

• Lutein and Lycopene are two carotenoids (group of pigments found naturally in plants) that possess significant antioxidant properties that may benefit seniors. Lutein appears to offer protection against mascular degeneration, a major contributor of blindness in older individuals. Lycopene may protect against cancer of the prostate, lungs, and stomach.

• Vitamin D is recognized as a crucial nutrient in preventing many age-related diseases. Vitamin D and calcium increases bone mineral density, helping combat bone fractures and osteoporosis, especially in the elderly. Vitamin D and magnesium, helps the body absorb calcium. Magnesium, by itself, is an important mineral for heart health. It thins the blood, keeps the platelets from sticking together, and relaxes the blood vessels.

Melatonin is a hormone, produced by the pineal gland in the brain from the amino acid tryptophan. Studies have shown that melatonin supplementation has been found to help induce sleep in the elderly, who typically have low melatonin levels.


Glucosamine is a natural compound that is found in healthy cartilage. Many seniors lose the ability to manufacture adequate amounts of glucosamine. Supplementation with glucosamine may help in treating osteoarthritis of various joints of the body.

• Gingko Biloba helps for increased blood flow to the brain that may improve memory, alertness, and the ability to concentrate.

• Silymarin Milk thistle for improved liver function.

Garlic can help lower cholesterol It also can help prevent hardening of the arteries.There is evidence that regular use of garlic may help prevent colds and preliminary evidence that garlic as a food may help prevent cancer.

Pygeum and saw palmetto, they both help to reduce symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.