TIME TO MAN UP! 5 SUPPLEMENTS FOR MEN’S HEALTH
As the United States gears up to honor fatherhood this month, let’s also remember to think about men’s health. When you were young, you may have thought the older men in your life – fathers, uncles, brothers, and cousins – were indestructible. And then you grew up and realized they, too, are not superhuman. They age and get sick just like everyone else. It’s not enough anymore to eat a healthy diet and get regular exercise. It helps, but what supplements should the men in our lives be taking? 1) A Good Multivitamin This is a no brainer. In fact, a multivitamin is good across the board for both men and women, from childhood to advanced adulthood. Because men’s and women’s bodies are built differently, they have different health needs. But nutritionally speaking, both genders have similar needs. The common differences in men’s formulas: No iron or less iron - Men need much less iron than premenopausal women. Addition of lycopene – Lycopene is a phytochemical that has been linked to...