Seniors and Supplements Podcast


Cliff Keltner, a clinical pharmacist affiliated with Sharp, explains the benefits and complications of vitamins and supplements in this Healthy Aging podcast.

Cliff KeltnerWhy should I take a multivitamin?
Your physician may feel that your daily diet may be lacking in certain nutrients, so taking a multivitamin will help cover those nutrients that you might be lacking in your regular diet.

Are there certain supplements that are more important for seniors?
Common supplements that the older population may need more than the younger population would be a daily multivitamin and also a calcium supplement with a combination of vitamin D to offset some symptoms of osteoporosis.

Can supplements cause interactions with my medication?
There is sometimes a potential side effect  with certain over-the-counter products and some of your medications. You always want to double check with your physician or your pharmacist to make sure that there are no possible interactions with your current mediations.

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