Most Seniors are unable to prepare fresh food at most meals Going food shopping often is beyond their scope. It is obvious that will benefit from getting more than average amounts of key nutrients, taking vitamin and mineral supplements to ensure the best health. Remembering to stick to a daily schedule is hard for most and impossible for many. The MED-Q Pill dispenser has a solution for this problem.

It seems that each and every day brings new research about the importance of supplements. The latest reports on multivitamins, vitamins C and D and calcium, and how they can help you stay healthy today and as you age has shown their importance.

Regarding Multivitamins
One of the longest and largest studies is the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. This study of 15,000 male doctors over age 50 have been analysis. New results show that one group of men who took a multivitamin for an average of 11 years had an 8 percent lower risk of getting cancer than the group that took placebos. Reduction in cancer cases suggest that, beyond addressing vitamin and mineral deficiencies, low doses of multiple vitamins and minerals could work together to prevent many diseases,

It’s not yet possible to say that these benefits apply equally to everyone but the need for a reminder has been proven to be indispensable. A programmable vitamin & supplement dispenser like the MED-Q Pll Box makes forgetting to be consent virtually impossible. Smart phone apps have been designed to remind the user and to increase positive outcomes.

On Calcium and Vitamin D
One long-term study that covered 30,000+ women, the Women’s Health Initiative Calcium plus Vitamin D Supplementation Trial, found that, after over 10 years of tracking, these supplements were lead to a 13 percent decreased risk in vertebral fractures. Many participants agreed to continue for another five years, with 40 % taking more than 1,200 mg of calcium per day.

On Vitamin C
Osteoporosis poses a loss of independence and overall health, research into preventing the bone disease has extended well beyond the key daily supplements of calcium and vitamin D. Mount Sinai School of Medicine's research has shown for the very first time ,in animal models, vitamin C actively protects against the disease, which affects large numbers of elderly women and men. The disease causes bones to be become brittle and more easily break and fracture.


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Troy Holbrook
MED-Q PILL BOX COMPLIANCE SYSTEM