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Vitamins for the elderly

Q:

My mother is 97 years old.  Very active and young in age.  She catches colds easily and wants to gain weight.  What would be good vitamins for her?

A:

With regards to a vitamin, I would use Every Woman II from New Chapter or the 50 plus vitamin from Garden of Life.  Because they are whole food vitamins, it will be easier for her to digest and is designed an older women over...I don't think there are any 97 year old vitamins...LOL.  I love for people to also use Probiotics, Fish Oil and a good antioxidant. That is up to you (her) though.  God Bless you for asking and to her for her longevity and wisdom.

 David J Foreman
 
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