Other Tips for Healthy Aging
Supplements alone cannot replace a healthy lifestyle—to live longer and healthier, it’s crucial to:35
Eat nutritious food
Exercise
Manage stress
Connect with others
Attend regular checkups with your doctor
“Supplements are meant to amplify, not replace, other activities,” said Rinker. “I would really view supplements as the cherry on top, assuming you are doing all of those other lifestyle changes.”
Also, keep in mind that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements in the same way that it does foods and medications.36
Check with your doctor about which formulations to purchase, and “look for independent third-party testing such as National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP)” labels on the bottles, said Rinker.
