As we age, our needs for vitamins and minerals change. But don’t worry, you can still keep a healthy lifestyle with the appropriate supplements.
What are the best supplements for older people?
Centrum
Centrum Silver is probably one of the most popular supplements advertised in media. You can buy this without prescription. Simply ask for it from the pharmacist and you can get a foil pack or bottle with 30 pcs.
The price starts from around Php 10.00 per tablet. You can also save on per box of eight as a promotional set.
Ensure
Have you seen Ensure? This is also a very good product for people age 50 years old and above. It has full of nutrients so you can still maintain an active lifestyle. The good thing about it is they prepared the product in powder form.
Both of my parents love the chocolate flavor. They said it is not too sweet but still the right chocolate flavor. There is also an option to get vanilla if you want.
Just a note, this is one of the more expensive products for seniors. I have seen some hospitals use it for their elderly patients.
Enervon Prime
Enervon Prime is another drinkable supplement that you can give to your lolo and lola. It is full of vitamins and minerals. I have seen one variant with Low Fat contents which is perfect for weight gain conscious people.
It is made bu Unilab so you can be assured of its quality and efficacy. There are boxed and canned preparations that you can buy in grocery stores and drug stores.
How much are milk supplements for senior adults?
It may vary based on brand and the volume of each product. For example, the medium sized Ensure and Enervon Prime may reach up to Php 2,000. On the other hand, solo ready to drink may be around Php 65 to Php 110.
You can give these supplements as a good birthday or Christmas gift to your loved ones.