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Vitamin needs of the elderly.

M Brin, J C Bauernfeind

    Postgraduate Medicine
    |March 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Vitamin deficiency, often from poor diet or illness, causes subtle symptoms like fatigue and poor performance. The elderly are especially at risk due to health issues and isolation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nutrition Science
    • Gerontology
    • Internal Medicine

    Background:

    • Vitamin deficiency arises from depleted body stores due to poor diet or disease.
    • Subtle, preclinical symptoms like fatigue and reduced performance often precede overt clinical signs.
    • The elderly population faces heightened vulnerability due to common co-occurring issues.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the early, non-specific symptoms of vitamin deficiency.
    • To identify the specific risk factors contributing to deficiency in the elderly population.

    Main Methods:

    • This abstract is based on a review of existing literature regarding vitamin deficiency and its effects.
    • Analysis focused on identifying common symptoms and vulnerable demographics.

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    Main Results:

    • Marginal vitamin deficiency manifests as nonspecific symptoms including malaise, irritability, somnolence, appetite and weight loss.
    • Impaired psychologic and physical performance at work and socially are key indicators.
    • Elderly individuals exhibit increased susceptibility owing to higher illness rates, low income, poor appetite, and social isolation.

    Conclusions:

    • Early recognition of nonspecific symptoms is crucial for timely intervention in vitamin deficiency.
    • Targeted nutritional support and awareness are essential for the elderly to mitigate deficiency risks.