Health protection products for the elderly – What should the elderly drink?
Elderly people have reduced body functions: poor nutrient absorption, osteoarthritis, poor memory, poor eyesight, etc. In particular, the immune system and resistance of the elderly are also weakened, making them susceptible to illness during seasonal changes or hot weather. For that reason, health protection products for the elderly are still used in combination with daily meals.
However, experts recommend that NOT all products can be used by all elderly people. Abuse of dietary supplements or overuse.
I. Health protection products for the elderly
1. Nutritional supplements
Elderly people often have digestive problems in absorbing nutrients. In addition, changes in taste also create a feeling of NOT being delicious every time they eat. ⇒ Causes micronutrient deficiencies and malnutrition. That is also the reason why nutritional supplements are one of the "best-selling" health protection products for the elderly.
This group of products can be formulated and manufactured in many different forms, such as:
- Nutritional supplement milk
- Meal supplement in powder form
- Vitamin and mineral supplement drink
To increase absorption, liquid or powder dosage forms are also more commonly used for functional foods for the elderly.
2. Bone and joint product group
Osteoporosis is a common condition in the elderly. Causes: Aging organs due to old age, lack of exercise leads to reduced bone regeneration. The incidence of bone and joint diseases in the elderly is as follows:
- Knee involvement: about 30.6%
- Hip joint pain: about 17.5%
- Involvement of the hand joints: 13% in men and 26% in women
- Spinal pain about 16.9-19%
To increase the absorption rate of Calcium in the elderly, manufacturers often add a certain amount of Vitamin D to the formula. Vitamin D is an essential ingredient to build and maintain strong bones. The body can only absorb Calcium when there is Vitamin D.
3. Brain tonic – One of the hottest health protection products for the elderly
Diseases related to: insomnia, memory loss, frequent headaches, dizziness, high risk of stroke... are all related to the brain. This product line often contains ingredients such as:
- Ginkgo Biloba
- Polyscias fruticosa
- Blueberry
- Ligusticum wallichii
This product line will help improve insomnia, prevent symptoms of memory loss...
4. Cardiovascular and anti-stroke product group
Besides nutrition, bones, joints, memory, and cardiovascular problems are also common problems for the elderly. High blood pressure, heart failure, and even stroke are all dangerous conditions. This product will help the elderly limit these conditions.
II. What should the elderly drink to stay healthy? – Some good herbs for the elderly
In Traditional Medicine, there are also many herbs that are good for the elderly such as: Cordyceps, ginseng, lingzhi mushroom... What they have in common is that they are all very nutritious, containing many valuable nutrients such as:
→ Cordyceps : Rich in amino acids, B vitamins, and precious active ingredients that help nourish the body, slow down the aging process, prevent cardiovascular diseases, and fight cancer...
→ Ganoderma lucidum : Contains a large amount of compounds including phenol, fat, cellulose, amino acids, reducing agents, steroid compounds, proteins, saponins... helping blood circulation, strengthening the immune system, and providing nutrients for the body.
→ Dang sam : Used to support the treatment of indigestion, weak limbs...
→ Thổ phục linh : Good for bones and joints, helps detoxify, nourishes the stomach - A good herb for the elderly.
→ Licorice : This is also a good herb for the elderly with the effect of protecting red blood cells from harmful agents, supporting the treatment of bronchial asthma, arthritis...
→ Ginseng : Helps improve blood circulation, benefits memory, reduces blood cholesterol, enhances lung health and protects the liver.
→ Rosemary : Prevents vascular damage, supports cardiovascular health, is used to treat indigestion, relieve joint pain, and improve memory.
Cordyceps
Manufacturers of health care products for the elderly also often prioritize including these medicinal herbs in their ingredients.
III. Does NanoFrance manufacture health protection products for the elderly?
NanoFrance has successfully produced many product groups with high efficiency, breakthrough and safety for the elderly, such as:
- Bone and joint products
- Brain tonic, memory improvement
- Product group helps sleep well and calm the mind
- Milk for the elderly, supplementary meals for the elderly
- Products increase resistance, reduce the risk of disease
In addition, the company also produces product lines that help prevent and support the treatment of diseases in the elderly such as: respiratory, dermatitis, digestive...
Advantages of all functional food lines for the elderly at NanoFrance: Modern production lines, meeting GMP standards. Effective and highly safe product formula. Ingredient ratios and dosage forms are changed to suit the elderly, helping to increase absorption capacity.
Do you want to manufacture protective products for the elderly? Contact NanoFrance now for detailed support and advice!