Gender-Specific Nutrition

When it comes to overall wellness, men and women, especially as they age, may look for similar nutrients, like vitamins C and E and carotenoids for their antioxidant activity. They may even look for similar nutritional ingredients, but for different reasons, such as omega-3 fatty acids for cardiovascular health or for cognitive health. Where the genders diverge is in their concern for certain health issues. Women, for example, are more concerned with heart health, menopause, bone health, and dig…