That bottle of vitamins you’ve been taking every morning might seem like one of the healthiest parts of your routine. Maybe you started taking calcium for your bones, fish oil for your heart, or a multivitamin because someone recommended it years ago. But if you’ve been buying the same supplements for a decade without reviewing them, you could be spending money on products you no longer need—or taking something that doesn’t work well with your current medications.
Your nutritional needs, prescriptions, and medical conditions can change considerably as you get older, even when your daily habits stay the same. The National Institute on Aging emphasizes that older adults should discuss vitamin and mineral supplements with healthcare professionals rather than assuming every product is necessary or beneficial. Before buying another bottle, consider these six important supplement safety checks for seniors that could protect both your health and your retirement budget.
