4 vitamin deficiency that causes insomnia in seniors
Insomnia is a serious health issue for senior people. With increasing age the issue of insomnia gets worse. A good healthy diet can make difference. To no more watch the presentation Vitamin Deficiency Can Lead to Insomnia in Seniors by Senior Care Referral Services, independent living service in OKC.
Insomnia is a serious health issue for senior people. With increasing age the issue of insomnia gets worse. A good healthy diet can make difference. To no more watch the presentation Vitamin Deficiency Can Lead to Insomnia in Seniors by Senior Care Referral Services, independent living service in OKC.
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4 <strong>vitam<strong>in</strong></strong> <strong>deficiency</strong> <strong>that</strong> <strong>causes</strong><br />
<strong><strong>in</strong>somnia</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>seniors</strong>
VITAMIN C<br />
DEFICIENCY<br />
Vitam<strong>in</strong> C known to be helpful for<br />
people struggl<strong>in</strong>g with <strong><strong>in</strong>somnia</strong>,<br />
especially elder people. It also helps<br />
to polish the taste buds and boost<br />
the immunity. For a peaceful sleep<br />
Vitam<strong>in</strong> C should be added to the<br />
daily diet of the senior people. Fruits<br />
especially citrus fruits are great<br />
source for Vitam<strong>in</strong> C.<br />
.
SELENIUM<br />
DEFICIENCY<br />
Another essential micro nutrient is<br />
selenium. Selenium is essential for<br />
bra<strong>in</strong> development and prevention<br />
of <strong><strong>in</strong>somnia</strong>. Even a small quantity<br />
of selenium can be useful for good<br />
sleep. Seafood, dairy products,<br />
gra<strong>in</strong>s and nuts etc are good<br />
source of selenium<br />
.
LYCOPENE<br />
DEFICIENCY<br />
A Carotenoid pigment called<br />
lycopene proved to be useful to<br />
<strong>in</strong>crease sleep duration <strong>in</strong> senior<br />
people. Vegetables which are red<br />
<strong>in</strong> color such as tomatoes, papaya<br />
and others are rich <strong>in</strong> lycopene.<br />
However, dried parsley and<br />
asparagus are also good source of<br />
lycopene. Lycopene has to be<br />
<strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong> the diet of the senior<br />
people for a good night’s sleep.<br />
.
LAURIC ACID<br />
DEFICIENCY<br />
A saturated fatty acid called lauric<br />
acid is very rich <strong>in</strong> health<br />
properties. Lauric acid helps good<br />
cholesterol <strong>in</strong> synthesis <strong>in</strong>side our<br />
body. Lauric acid helps controll<strong>in</strong>g<br />
cardiovascular disorder and high<br />
blood pressure besides reduc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong><strong>in</strong>somnia</strong> problems. Deficiency of<br />
Lauric Acid can cause <strong><strong>in</strong>somnia</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />
senior people.<br />
.
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73134<br />
405-509-6311<br />
seniorcarereferralservice@gmail.com<br />
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