Top 10 Vitamins & Supplements for Men Over 50

After a certain age, our body starts to function at a different rate. And that decline, subtle as it may be, can take many forms. From something complex like a dip in natural biochemical processes, to something simple like getting less sleep at night, our body goes through normal changes like it does at any other stage in life. And so we might consider supplementing our diet with key nutrients that can help fight back against the aging process. The right combination of supplements can help:

• support our immune system


• fill in the nutritional gaps in our diet


• boost our energy and increase our overall well-being


• maintain a healthy sex life


• promote a healthy heart and strong cardiovascular system


• fight back against common older men’s health concerns

​Below are some of the vitamins and supplements for men over 50:

Magnesium

Magnesium involves in more than 350 biochemical processes throughout our body, from body metabolism to blood pressure.  And so eat more leafy greens, nuts and beans.

Vitamin D

Research shows its broad application for human health. But an aging body cannot synthesize it from the sun like it once could, so supplementation of around 2,000 IU a day becomes increasingly necessary as we age.

Fish oil

Omega-3 fatty acids like DHA and EPA found in fish oil help promote heart health and overall cardiovascular function.

Vitamin B12

As we age, our body slowly begins to lose its full ability to absorb and utilize key nutrients. B vitamins are one of the main culprits of this natural decline. Of those, however, B12 might be the most critical.

Probiotics

Gut health has been linked to several critical health concerns, many of which start to pick up after the age of 50. We can get probiotics from foods like yogurt.

Arginine, Ornithine and Glutamine

These three key amino acids can help support our body’s natural production of growth hormone, which declines with age. Growth hormone released by the pituitary gland is important for repair, regeneration and recovery of tissues throughout your body. Growth hormone is also linked to healthy testosterone levels, which can help promote healthy sleep and normal recovery from stress. 

CoQ10

Our body naturally produces coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), but this natural production declines steadily with age. It is a critically important nutrient for cellular energy and especially our heart requires a whole lot of energy to function at its peak.

Glucosamine and Chondroitin

Glucosamine and chondroitin promote healthy joints and connective tissues, which can help maintain our level of physical activity with as little distraction or slowing down as possible.

Saw Palmetto

Our prostate naturally grows as we age, putting pressure on our bladder. Saw palmetto is a potent herb and a natural source of fatty acids and plant sterols that promote a healthy prostate.

Alpha Lipoic Acid

Alpha lipoic acid, or ALA, is an antioxidant fatty acid produced naturally in the body and found in foods such as red meat, liver, brewer's yeast and green plants. Research shows that ALA helps regenerate other antioxidants including vitamin C, vitamin E and glutathione and can help promote everything from heart and liver health to blood sugar metabolism—all keys to aging gracefully and healthfully.