It happens to all of us. The body experiences structural and functional changes as you get older and some of these changes increase your need for certain nutrients. At the same time, your ability to absorb and synthesize certain nutrients is declining. You may also be dealing with health conditions or taking medications that deplete your body of nutrients more quickly. For all of these reasons, the daily requirement for many nutrients increases as you age.
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