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Higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B, , and vitamin E are associated with better mental functioning in the elderly, a new study has found. Researchers measured blood levels of these nutrients in 104 men and women, whose average age was 87.

Vitamin B Supplement Contains Anabolic Steroids WebMD News from HealthDay A product marketed as a vitamin B dietary supplement contains two potentially harmful anabolic steroids and should not be used by consumers, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. Laboratory analysis showed that Healthy Life Chemistry By Purity First B-50 contains methasterone and dimethazine.

Nutrition and Aging: 7 Signs of Inadequate Nutrition Getting adequate nutrition may be trickier for older adults. Because seniors tend to be less active than younger people, they need fewer calories. Yet research shows that older people may need more of certain key nutrients, such as B vitamins and calcium.