Health

Think of vitamins and nutrients as an army that will fight off age-related ailments. And the best way to build this army is by eating a healthy, well-rounded diet, says Kristin Kirkpatrick, manager of wellness nutrition programs at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute. While it's always important to eat well, it becomes especially essential around age 40 because that's when the rules start to change, she says.

A study from 2005-2006 found that 48% of Americans are not hitting their recommended intake through food. True magnesium deficiency or hypomagnesemia affects less than 2% of the population. Type 2 diabetes, refeeding syndrome, hungry bone syndrome, and genetic kidney problems also increase your risk of developing hypomagnesemia.

You probably know you need calcium for your bones. You may also know you need potassium for your muscles. But did you know that magnesium is important for your heart health? The mineral magnesium is essential for hundreds of biochemical reactions in your body.

Vitamins C, D and E are the basis of good health

Every day, the human body needs a variety of vitamins and minerals to help ensure the smooth functioning of the body. That’s why it’s so important to eat as many foods as possible, because every product has certain ingredients we need.