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10 Ways Your Diet Should Change After 40, According To Nutritionists

“As estrogen production decreases in aging women, it becomes harder to absorb calcium,” explains nutritionist Rebecca Scritchfield, author of Body Kindness. And since the risk for osteoporosis increases with age, this nutrient is vital for your health. “Women over the age of 50 should aim for roughly 1,200 milligrams of calcium daily, and women in their 40s should shoot for ...

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Vitamin D,Zinc and Cancer Prevention

Essentiality of zinc for humans was discovered 45 yr ago. Deficiency of zinc is prevalent world wide in developing countries and may affect nearly 2 billion subjects. The major manifestations of zinc deficiency include growth retardation, hypogonadism in males, cell-mediated immune dysfunctions, and cognitive impairment. Zinc not only improves cell mediated immune functions but also functions as an antioxidant and ...

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