Women – In your 40s – Harleys Limited

Every woman wants to look and feel great. That means taking care of your health from the inside, as well as the outside. As a woman, your body’s needs will alter throughout your life and it is important to keep on top of these needs and really make the most of life.

A quick guide to some of the challenges your body might face during each stage

Similarly, to your 30s, a healthy diet and a regular exercise regime are essential when it comes to making sure your body is as healthy as it can be, but certain other health checks are important as you enter your 40s too.

If you are hoping to conceive in your 40s, taking a keen interest in your overall health is vital, as a woman’s fertility decreases with age. Through building up stores of folic acid and other vital nutrients, a healthy, balanced diet, and a regular exercise routine. Taking a comprehensive multivitamin specifically formulated for this age group is a plus. It helps supplement what you are not getting from your diet and keeps your Nutritional banks well replenished.

Most women would like a little extra support for our skin, hair, and nails. A good multivitamin containing nutrients for hair, skin, and nails including vitamin C, which contributes, to normal collagen formation. Collagen is the substance that gives skin its elasticity. Biotin, niacin (Vitamin B3), zinc, and riboflavin (Vitamin B2) also help contribute to the maintenance of normal skin. Zinc also contributes to the maintenance of normal nails and biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.

In our 40s, while we may be as sociable as we were in our 20s, the way in which we socialize may change. Dancing and drinking until dawn may be replaced by relaxed gatherings with friends and family, accompanied by plenty of food and drink. It is essential that this relaxed way of socializing is counterbalanced. Why not jump off the train a stop early and walk the rest of the way to work? That extra glass of wine with dinner will not seem too bad then!

Premenopausal and Postmenopausal women have an increased risk of bone loss for three reasons:
• Dietary calcium intake may decrease with age.
• The rate of Bone loss accelerates at Menopause.
• Bone mineral content tends to be lower in Women than in Men.

Ensuring an adequate intake of calcium is vital for women at this stage, as evidence suggests that healthy practices early in life, including the adequate consumption of calcium and trace elements, contribute to normal bone health and optimal bone mineralization. Peak bone mass, obtained during childhood and adolescent growth is known to be of major importance in maintaining bones later in life.

Calcium-rich foods should be necessary for your diet. Those who are unable to consume dairy products that are the main sources of calcium can supplement with calcium-rich supplements.