Nutrition and the aging male.
Numerous studies have now found that good nutrition coupled with exercise are key factors to aging successfully. In addition, it is now clear that men who drink 2 shots of alcohol (red wine or other) do better. Women are limited to only 1 drink a day. This article examines some key nutritional factors involved in successful aging and highlights different needs between men and women.
Morley
John E
JE
Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63125, USA. morley@slu.edu
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D011502:Protein-Energy Malnutrition / Q000150:complications*; D012737:Sex Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D014808:Vitamin D Deficiency; D015431:Weight Loss; D015032:Zinc / Q000172:deficiency
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