Nutritional supplements can be used to acquire nutrients you need during the day to help ensure good health. When you are trying to find the best nutritional supplements that suit your body, there is plenty of choice in the market today. As we age, our nutritional needs change and we need to alter our multivitamin with it.

• Vitamin D Taking vitamin D is very important for maintaining bone health. According to livestrong.com, osteoporosis is a cause for serious concern as adults reach the 50 year mark. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes the bones to weaken and more easily break. You need vitamin D in your system to help your bones absorb calcium. The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) recommends people over 50 get 800-1,000 IU of vitamin D daily.
  
  
• Calcium Calcium absorption is the needed to help build a strong and dense bone structure to battle osteoporosis. The NOF recommends that adults get 1,200 mg of calcium from all sources daily. This counts calcium ingested from not only supplements but foods containing calcium like broccoli and dairy products.
  
  
• Omega-3 Fatty Acid These fatty acids derived from fish are known to have many health benefits, and are Dr. Oz's number one recommended supplement. One kind of omega-3 fatty acid is known as an "essential fatty acid," which our bodies can't produce, so we have to eat certain foods or take supplements to get them. Research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids can lower blood pressure, combat LDL (bad cholesterol), fight inflammation and protect the brain and nervous system.
  
  
• Vitamin E According to Johns Hopkins, vitamin E plays a role in preventing Alzheimer's Disease. Vitamin E has an antioxidant effect which may help protect brain cells from damage over time. Aim for 15 mg daily, but the American Heart Association cautions against going over 400 IU per day to avoid serious heart troubles.