By Isabelle Baissac N.D.
Being over 50 is a special time in your life. As much as we try to fight the ageing process you may start to suffer from little niggly aches and pains. But natural relief is available that will help keep you looking and feeling your absolute best.

Some of the more common heath complaints suffered by people over the age of fifty are lack of energy, poor digestion, poor sleep, and loss of alertness and mental function. Research has found that there are specific nutrients that can support the different systems in the body helping you to feel better. These nutrients can be taken separately or in combination supplements.

A Multivitamin is a good option as it contains many nutrients in one convenient tablet. For those people who need more of a particular vitamin or mineral it is easier to add it in over and above a Multivitamin instead of taking everything individually. When looking for a multi look for one that is specific for people that are fifty years and over, as they have more nutrients that can support the body and the more common complaints experienced by this age group. A good 50 plus Multivitamin should contain the following components:

Increase Your Energy
B complex vitamins - aid in energy production as well as the breakdown and absorption of food and macro-nutrients. Increasing our B vitamins can often give an instant surge in energy allowing us to feel better quickly. Low energy can limit the amount of exercise we are able to do and this in turn can lead to low mood, poor use of nutrients in the body and decreased sleep.

Build Your Immune System
Antioxidants such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc and Selenium – are important to support the immune system and protect cells that may become damaged over time. A diet high in antioxidants can support liver function and the metabolism of fats, and this in turn will help the body regulate cholesterol.

Maintain Healthy Bones
Minerals - support bone health by regulating bone density and act against diseases such as osteopenia or osteoarthritis. Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium are vital nutrients for regulating heart function and maintaining good amounts of these nutrients in our diets on a daily basis can keep the heart healthy. Iodine is a mineral that is often lacking in our diets. It offers vital support to the thyroid gland and is important for healthy mental function. Minerals also play an important role in sleep. If we are deficient in any nutrients it can affect our ability to fall asleep, stay asleep or even our quality of sleep. Less sleep simply means less time for the body to repair and rest.

Improve Your Mental Function
Herbs can have very specific functions so having the right herbs in the formula that you are taking is very important. A Multivitamin that has Ginkgo biloba can be very useful as it is an excellent herb for circulation and has been shown to improve mental function. Siberian ginseng is a herb that is used to support the nervous system. It can increase stamina and improve performance and is another herb that is excellent if energy is low and you are feeling fatigued.

Supplements like a good 50 plus Multivitamin can add a good variety of nutrients into the diet which may otherwise be lacking due to poor quality and less variety of foods. To find a 50 plus Multivitamin that best suits you visit your local Healthy Life store today.