Micronutrients and men’s sexual health
Sexual health is of particular impor-tance to a man: not only when he wants to start a family, but during all phases of his life. And while sexu-ality’s functions differ from man to man, in almost all societies there is a connection between a man’s success and his sexual health. This applies to most aspects of a man’s life as his body’s functionality and performance must be just as good sexually as it is in his working life and in sports. Hence, sexual health affects a man’s quality of life and his self-esteem. A balanced, micronutrient-rich diet plays an impor-tant part in maintaining sexual and reproductive health.
The role of micronutrients in healthy aging
In the UK, more than 40% of people aged 65 or older have a limiting long-standing illness. Common conditions include osteoporosis, affecting 50% of women and 20% of men over the age of 50; coronary heart disease, affec-ting 21% of people over the age of 65; and stroke, age-related macular degeneration, and depression. Diet is one of the most important modifiable risk factors in the development of chronic conditions. Yet, many older people demonstrate a poor nutritional status and do not achieve dietary targets. It is clear that people need to do more to stay in good health as they age. Based on published data, the potential protective role of micronutrients and fatty acids during the aging process is examined.
The Department of Health in the UK has asked the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition to review the issue of current dietary recommendations on vitamin D as young children and some adults are not getting enough of the vitamin.
Regular intakes of salmon, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, during pregnancy may support the development of the newborn’s immune responses, says a new UK study.
