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[Vitamins and trace elements in the elderly (author's transl)].

O Schmidlin, E Weber

    Aktuelle Gerontologie
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Older adults often have low vitamin levels and insufficient intake of essential nutrients. However, it remains uncertain if these deficiencies directly cause age-related declines in physical and mental function.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Nutritional Science
    • Biochemistry

    Context:

    • Aging is associated with physiological changes impacting nutrient metabolism and absorption.
    • Geriatric preparations commonly contain vitamins and trace elements.
    • Assessing the specific impact of nutrient status on age-related functional decline is crucial.

    Purpose:

    • To review current research on vitamin and trace element requirements, intake, and deficiency signs in the elderly.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of vitamin and trace element supplements in mitigating age-associated physical and psychic changes.
    • To determine if observed nutrient deficiencies in older adults constitute disease symptoms.

    Summary:

    • Published data indicate that many elderly individuals exhibit low vitamin levels and/or suboptimal intake of vitamins and trace elements.
    • The review focuses on the role of these micronutrients in geriatric preparations and their potential effects on age-related functional decline.
    • While common deficiencies are noted, their direct link to disease symptoms in aging requires further investigation.

    Impact:

    • Highlights the prevalence of nutrient deficiencies in the elderly population.
    • Questions the routine supplementation of vitamins and trace elements without clear evidence of specific benefits for age-related decline.
    • Underscores the need for further research to differentiate between normal aging processes and nutrient-deficiency-related pathologies.

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