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What supplements are highly recommended for older adults?

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Hi doctor,

I want to know about the supplements or vitamins highly recommended for elderly persons of more than 65 years of age in both men and women. My father is a smoker and alcoholic. My mother suffers from back or groin pain. She uses to have a massage or painkillers. She cannot keep her fingers straight. Both of them suffer from pain in their joints. They are unable to sleep. I told them to take fish oil. Kindly suggest some supplements or vitamins to be taken with it.

Answered by Dr. Sehrawat Manisha

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MD

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Dr. Sehrawat Manisha is a General Practitioner and Family Physician, skilled in preventive and primary healthcare, chronic disease management (including diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid disorders), women’s and children’s health, lifestyle modification counseling, and health education. She is also experienced in minor clinical procedures, vaccination and immunization programs, geriatric care, and coordinating multidisciplinary treatment plans to ensure holistic family well-being.

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Hi,

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Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most common causes of joint and body pain. It can further lead to calcium deficiency. Taking fish oil in the diet helps a lot. I suggest your parents to do some blood tests to rule out the cause behind these persistent aches in joints. Hypothyroidism can cause a lack of sleep and pain. Kindly do thyroid tests. If they are unable to do blood tests now, they can safely start taking calcium and Vitamin B complex tablets along with diet. Give supplements along with food preferably at night time. Calcium supplements can be taken to a diet with a dose of 500 mg per day and if it is well-tolerated, then it can be increased to 1000 mg per day. B complex vitamins can be taken at a different time along with fruits or snacks.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At September 2, 2020
Reviewed At May 29, 2024

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sehrawat Manisha is a General Practitioner and Family Physician, skilled in preventive and primary healthcare, chronic disease management (including diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid disorders), women’s and children’s health, lifestyle modification counseling, and health education. She is also experienced in minor clinical procedures, vaccination and immunization programs, geriatric care, and coordinating multidisciplinary treatment plans to ensure holistic family well-being.

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BDS

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Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sehrawat Manisha is a General Practitioner and Family Physician, skilled in preventive and primary healthcare, chronic disease management (including diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid disorders), women’s and children’s health, lifestyle modification counseling, and health education. She is also experienced in minor clinical procedures, vaccination and immunization programs, geriatric care, and coordinating multidisciplinary treatment plans to ensure holistic family well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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