These Are the 7 Vitamins Every Woman Age 40 (and Beyond!) Needs to Support Healthy Aging, According to Dietitians

helping to control inflammation, and playing a role in muscle and nerve function.

If you’re eating a healthy, balanced diet, you’re likely getting all the magnesium you need (320 mg a day for women 40 and up) from food, Kirkpatrick said. Magnesium-rich foods include dark leafy greens, beans, soy, nuts, seeds, and avocados.

Potassium
Potassium plays a key role in keeping blood pressure in check, no matter your age, Kirkpatrick said. In fact, recent research in the journal Hypertension makes the case that doctors should put more of an emphasis