Vitamins & Supplements for Seniors

It depends on your diet, health conditions, and medications. Many seniors run low on Vitamin D (about 1 in 3 Canadians is below the recommended blood level), B12 (up to 30% of adults over 60 absorb it poorly), and calcium. A pharmacist can review your situation and recommend only what you actually need — not a cabinet full of expensive supplements.

Yes — this is critical. For example, Vitamin K can reduce Warfarin's effectiveness. Calcium can block thyroid medication absorption. St. John's Wort interacts with dozens of drugs. Always have a pharmacist review supplements against your medication list before starting anything new.

It varies by vitamin. Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) absorb better with food containing fat. B12 and iron are best on an empty stomach. Calcium and iron should be taken separately. We can create a personalized schedule that works with your medications.

Not necessarily. What matters is the form of the vitamin (some absorb better), the dose, and third-party testing. We can recommend quality options at various price points — you don't need to spend a fortune to get what you need.

Our vitamin and supplement consultations are completely free. We review your medications, health conditions, and current supplements to give you personalized recommendations. No purchase required — we just want you to take the right things safely.