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The
Best Supplements For Men
Source:Men's Health,
December 2003
Looking
for a few supplements for your guy--or as a guy? Here
are the latest recommendations from Elizabeth M. Ward,
M.S., R.D.
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| Multivitamin
without iron: Too much iron can raise your risk
of heart problems, so choose the multi without it.
Two brands without iron are Centrum Silver and One
A Day Men's Health Formula. |
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| Calcium:
This may play a role in bone health and weight
management. It's recommended men get three glasses
of milk a day. If you don't drink milk, you may
need a calcium supplement, but for best absorption,
don't take more than 500mg at a time. |
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| Selenium,
Boron: These may play a role in prostate health.
If possible, get these from foods including brazil
nuts, almonds, and raisins. |
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| Omega-3
fatty acids: Eat fatty fish such as salmon,
mackerel, or tuna a couple of days a week, or try
a supplement of 500mg of fish oil daily The oil
appears to play a role in brain and heart health. |
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| Folic
acid: This B vitamin may play a role in heart
health and could reduce your odds of developing
Alzheimer's disease. While some will probably be
included in your multivitamin, it's recommended
you get 500mcg per day, so get the rest from dark
green leafy vegetables, beans, citrus fruits, and
fortified breads and cereals. |
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