ArticleThe journal of nutrition, health & aging2012
Vitamin status in elderly people in relation to the use of nutritional supplements.
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- Tissue-Specific Effects of Vitamin E Supplementation.International journal of molecular sciences · 2016Article
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- Systems biology approaches to study the molecular effects of caloric restriction and polyphenols on aging processes.Genes & nutrition · 2015Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the status of several vitamins and to investigate the effect of regular individual supplementation on their status in this population.
designAn observational study.
settingState of Burgenland, Austria.
participantsA total of 102 non-institutionalized subjects (49% supplementing regularly, 51% without supplementation) aged between 70-90 years were recruited. MEASUREMENTS: Plasma levels of vitamins A, D, E, K and C were determined by HPLC. The functional parameters of vitamins B1, B2 and B6, i.e. the activities of the erythrocyte enzymes transketolase, glutathione reductase and glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, were analyzed photometrically; plasma folate and vitamin B12 were determined by RIA.
resultsThe status of vitamins A, E and C was generally satisfactory. Eighty-eight percent and 42% of participants were deficient in vitamins D and K, respectively, as were 29% for B6; up to 10% of participants were deficient in vitamins B1, B2, B12 and folate. A considerable percentage of participants was, however, at risk for vitamin deficiencies (vitamins B1, B6, B12, folate: 20-30%, vitamin B2: 60%). Except for vitamins A and K, regular intake of supplements had a significant positive influence on vitamin levels.
conclusionThese results indicate that use of supplements significantly improved the status of several vitamins in elderly people. Due to age-related problems concerning the intake and digestion of nutrients, a moderate, regular supplementation might be a useful option for older people who are otherwise unable to satisfy their micronutrient requirements.
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