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Human nutritional requirements are rapidly evolving. Our diets lack the nutrient values that our bodies require, despite the fact that everyone is now aware of and embraces healthy eating. Furthermore, as people age, they tend to eat less, making it more difficult to ensure that their diet is varied enough to include all of the nutrients they require. Experts believe that women's bodies change dramatically throughout their lives and require optimal nutrition.

Hormone-related alterations, for example, promote weakening of the bones in postmenopausal women. To boost appetite and maintain muscle mass, doctors recommend getting as much exercise as possible and eating nutrient-dense foods instead of energy-dense foods, such as lean meats, eggs, low-fat dairy foods, fish, liver, nuts and seeds, legumes, fruit and vegetables, whole grain loaves of bread and cereals, explains Sahil Mehta, Managing Director and Founder of MuscleXP who feels a healthy lifestyle requires a combination of well-balanced nutrition and frequent exercise.

Health supplements with natural ingredients can help one to stay fit and strong in the face of adversity. The purpose of a food supplement is to provide a little something extra to your usual diet. They ensure that the individual receives a measured amount of essential nutrients and compensate for the low nutritional content of the different foods consumed. They assist people in getting the most nutrition from their healthy diet in order to reach their health goals. There is strong scientific data demonstrating that dietary supplements are beneficial for maintaining health and managing particular health disorders, adds Mehta, citing the example of women planning a pregnancy requiring folic acid to lower the chance of specific congenital defects.

The following are some of the expert-recommended supplements and nutrients for women over the age of 40.Omega-3: Helps maintain joint health, reduces hot flashes, lowers bad cholesterol, and protects against certain conditions such as osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis.Vitamin D: Pivotal to the absorption of calcium and maximising bone health, can reduce cognitive decline, lower the risk of all cancers, and act as an immunosuppressant in rheumatoid arthritis.Magnesium: Reduce the risk of oestrogen excess conditions (such as fibroids), lowers postmenopausal osteoporosis, and improves mood disorders.Vit B12: Prevent megaloblastic anemia, aid in cognitive function (memory issues, focus, and brain fog) during perimenopause or menopause, and lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration.Resveratrol: Associated with slowing down aspects of the ageing process, lowering inflammation and helping with symptoms related to perimenopause/ menopause.

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