Research Keyword: older adults

Clinical Implementation of Sustainable Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals in Metabolic Health: A Feasibility Study

Researchers tested a combination of special foods and supplements made from Mediterranean plants like tomatoes, pomegranates, and hazelnuts to see if they could help people with metabolic health problems. Over 4 weeks, older adults who consumed these foods daily showed improvements in muscle, bone quality, and liver health. The products tasted good and people stuck with them easily, suggesting this approach could be a practical way to improve health through diet.

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Benefits and risks of hair, skin, and nail supplements in older adults

This article reviews popular supplements that older adults, especially women, take to improve their hair, skin, and nails. While some supplements like nicotinamide show promise for sun-damaged skin, most lack strong evidence of benefit in healthy people. Important risks include biotin interfering with heart and thyroid tests, too much zinc causing copper deficiency, and excess vitamins A and E building up to toxic levels. Doctors should talk to older patients about these supplements and help them make informed decisions based on scientific evidence rather than marketing claims.

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