Fan brother guide:
The Spring Festival is approaching, and it is a time of family reunion and family joy, and many people want to give some gifts to the elderly at home and fulfill their filial piety. Based on the physical characteristics of the elderly, nutritious milk powder for the middle-aged and elderly is the best choice for the elders during the Spring Festival. At present, there are many products on the market, and many people don't know how to choose, grasp the three dimensions, easily choose the right middle-aged and elderly milk powder, and give gifts and health
Why is it recommended to drink milk powder for middle-aged and elderly people?
Why is it recommended to drink milk powder for middle-aged and elderly people? On the one hand, it is based on the physical characteristics of middle-aged and elderly people, with the increase of age, all aspects of physical functions of middle-aged and elderly people, such as digestive system function, muscle and bone quality, cardiovascular system, nervous system and immune system function, have declined.
On the other hand, many middle-aged and elderly people do not have an unbalanced nutritional intake in their daily lives due to tooth aging and weakened digestive system function. The middle-aged and elderly milk powder is specially designed for the characteristics of this group, and the added nutrients are more in line with the physiological characteristics and nutritional needs of the middle-aged and elderly groups, and can effectively supplement nutrients.
In the face of many middle-aged and elderly milk powder and brands, how to choose a suitable middle-aged and elderly milk powder for the elderly? Brother Fan summed up a set of experiences for everyone.
One look at the brand. First of all, look at the brand, brand power is a crucial consideration when purchasing milk powder, brand power often means comprehensive strength. One is that it is more secure in terms of quality, because well-known brands follow strict production standards, and the quality and safety of products are trustworthy; The second is that the after-sales service is also more perfect, the reputation is better, and the products that can be recognized by the majority of consumers can be sent to the elders more assured; The third is that the scientific research strength is stronger, and the products to choose from are often more diverse.
Therefore, when purchasing middle-aged and elderly milk powder, you can give priority to products with stronger brand strength.
Second, look at the demand and ingredient formula.
If you want to choose a suitable milk powder for the elderly, you must not only know the physical needs of the elderly, but also learn to look at the ingredient formula, because this is the core of a can of milk powder. Combined with the 216 middle-aged and elderly milk powders (incomplete statistics) that have been included in the current milk powder think tank network, based on the physical and nutritional needs of different middle-aged and elderly people, Brother Fan will take you to see the ingredients and formulas.
1.Pay more attention to the bone aspect.
Middle-aged and elderly people are prone to a variety of bone health problems, and most middle-aged and elderly milk powders on the market also have bone nutrition as their core selling point. To maintain bone health, in addition to paying attention to calcium, vitamin D, protein, potassium and other conventional nutrients in middle-aged and elderly milk powder, you can also pay attention to the following characteristic nutrients:
Focus on colostrum basic protein:
Colostrum alkaline protein (CBP) is a low molecular weight (1 30 kDa) active protein isolated from bovine colostrum, which can directly act on bone cells, promote bone metabolism, coordinate the activities of osteoblasts and osteoclasts, maintain the dynamic balance of the two, promote bone growth, and repair bone quality[1].
Focus on hydrolyzed egg yolk powder:
Hydrolyzed egg yolk powder is an ingredient produced by protease treatment, heating, centrifugal separation, spray drying and other steps with egg yolk as raw material. Hydrolyzed egg yolk powder can not only promote the production of bone factors, inhibit the secretion of osteoclast** factor, and maintain the balance of bone components, but also promote calcium absorption and inhibit excessive calcium loss[2].
Among the 216 middle-aged and elderly milk powders, 14 have added colostrum alkaline protein, such as Mengniu Yourui Guyi Middle-aged and Elderly Milk Powder, Mengniu Yourui Guli Middle-aged and Elderly High Calcium Nutrition Milk Powder, Feihe Aibenshan Bone Formula Milk Powder, Junle Baole Calcium Middle-aged and Elderly Milk Calcium Formula Prepared Milk Powder, Wandashan ** Jiguyying Milk Powder; 5 models were added with hydrolyzed egg yolk powder, such as Nanshan 50+ Yigu formula milk powder, Zhenmu sucrose-free and high-calcium middle-aged and elderly goat milk powder, etc.
2.Pay more attention to the immunity aspect.
In addition to focusing on nutrients that help immunity such as protein, lactoferrin, and bovine colostrum, you can also pay attention to the following characteristic nutrients:
Focus on yeast-dextran:
Yeast-dextran is known as the "natural immune shield" and is a natural special structural substance that is better than yeast. Studies have found that yeast-dextran plays a role in improving the immunity of the elderly by specifically activating immune cells in the body and promoting the immune cascade, so that the immune system secretes cytokines. In addition, relevant studies have shown that it also plays a role in lowering cholesterol, blood lipids, and blood glucose, improving gastrointestinal function, and affecting intestinal flora [3].
According to statistics, a total of 26 of the 216 middle-aged and elderly milk powder has added yeast-dextran, such as Jiabei Aite Ying Jiabao Middle-aged and Elderly Nutritional Formula Goat Milk Powder, Youbo Qirui Middle-aged and Elderly High Calcium Nutritional Milk Powder, Wandashan ** Jikuying Milk Powder, Yatai Muge Tangningjian Middle-aged and Elderly Wheat Oligopeptide Formula Goat Milk Powder, Beitejia Middle-aged and Elderly Goat Milk Powder, etc.
Focus on selenium:
Selenium affects the function of immune cells (white blood cells and NK cells), which in turn affects the body's defense system [4]. For the elders with poor immunity, you can also choose milk powder with selenium, 55% of the 216 milk powders are added with selenium, and the average content is 105μg/100g。Such as Doen selenium-rich and high-calcium middle-aged and elderly goat milk powder (245 g 100g), Yatai Zhen New Sea Buckthorn Middle-aged and Elderly Goat Milk Powder (245 g 100g), cradle calcium multi-dimensional selenium-rich and high-calcium probiotic milk powder for middle-aged and elderly people (218 g 100g).
3.Pay more attention to digestion and absorption.
With the increase of age, the function of the human digestive system will gradually weaken, and the middle-aged and elderly people are prone to indigestion, acid reflux and other problems
Focus on probiotics and prebiotics:
Probiotics play a role in maintaining the balance of intestinal flora and supporting gastrointestinal health [5]. The middle-aged and elderly milk powder with probiotics added to the ingredient list is more suitable for the physical condition of this group. Among the 216 milk powders included in the current milk powder think tank, there are 120 middle-aged and elderly milk powders with probiotics, which means that more than half of the middle-aged and elderly milk powders are added with probiotics. Among them, Bifidobacterium animalis BB-12, Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis bisp. lactis BI-07, and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis HN019 are the most common probiotics added to milk powder for middle-aged and elderly people.
Among them, a variety of probiotics with a high total number of colonies, such as Mengniu Yourui Guli middle-aged and elderly high-calcium milk powder with Bifidobacterium lactis (addition amount 5 10 8cfu 100g), Yilixin live gold middle-aged and elderly milk powder with Bifidobacterium animalis BB-12 (addition amount 2 10 6cfu g) and Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 (addition amount 2 10 6cfu g), Feihe Aiben lactoferrin formula milk powder added with Bifidobacterium animalis BB-12 (the number of viable bacteria in the milk powder is 1x10 6cfu g）。
Elders with poor digestion and absorption can also pay attention to milk powder with added prebiotics and higher content, which can help improve intestinal function, promote the growth of intestinal probiotics, and promote the growth of probiotics in the intestine, thereby promoting nutrient absorption [6]. Common prebiotics in milk powder are mainly galacto-oligosaccharides, fructooligosaccharides, fructooligosaccharides, etc., such as Yipin high-calcium multi-dimensional middle-aged and elderly milk powder fructooligosaccharide content is 3g 100g, the content is higher.
Pay attention to inulin: Inulin is a soluble dietary fiber, which belongs to a kind of fructan, which has multiple effects, among which the more significant role is to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, help improve constipation and intestinal health [7], so it is often added to milk powder for middle-aged and elderly people.
Among the 216 middle-aged and elderly milk powders counted, 95 have added inulin, such as Yilixin Huoshan Milk Powder for the Middle-aged and Elderly, Feihe Aiben Qingcheng Formula Milk Powder, Junle Baoxin Yi Neng Caring for the Middle-aged and Elderly Formula Milk Powder, Yeeper Young Middle-aged and Elderly Milk Powder, Ausnutria Aozi Middle-aged and Elderly Milk Powder, Blue River Platinum Sheep Milk Powder (Vitality 40+ Formula) and other milk powders have added inulin.
4.Other.
In addition to the above three aspects, some elderly people also have three highs, memory loss, poor sleep and other problems, Brother Fan listed the above three types of nutrients that the elderly can pay attention to when choosing milk powder:
There are three high problems to pay attention to: phytosterols and low GI
For elders with high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and high blood lipids, first avoid flavors and fragrances as much as possible, choose 0 sucrose, and add solid corn syrup, glucose syrup, aspartame, neotame and other sweeteners for middle-aged and elderly milk powder.
Secondly, you can choose milk powder with phytosterols added to the ingredient list, which has the effects of inhibiting the absorption of cholesterol by the human body, promoting the degradation and metabolism of cholesterol, and inhibiting the biochemical synthesis of cholesterol [8]. Among the 216 milk powders, 47 middle-aged and elderly milk powders were added with phytosterols, such as Yilixin Huoshan Middle-aged and Elderly Milk Powder, Mengniu Yourui Xinpei Middle-aged and Elderly Milk Powder, Feihe Aiben Plant Sterol Ester Milk Powder, Yipin Oushida Middle-aged and Elderly Sheep Milk Powder, Meiliyuan Aceland High Calcium Probiotic Middle-aged and Elderly Formula Goat Milk Powder and other milk powders.
Compared with ordinary milk powder, milk powder marked with low GI is slower to digest and has a stronger sense of satiety, and the postprandial blood sugar and insulin levels are more stable after eating. The relevant regulations say that only products that have passed the "low GI food certification" can use the "low GI food certification mark" on the packaging, labels, advertisements, publicity, and instructions, so when selecting milk powder, you can choose the "low GI" on the packaging, such as Heshi Kangbeilai Tang Manlai low GI ** middle-aged and elderly formula goat milk powder, Yilixin live sugar relief middle-aged and elderly milk powder, etc.
More attention to memory: phosphatidylserine, acetylneuraminic acid.
In terms of memory, in addition to paying attention to DHA, you can also pay attention to phosphatidylserine, which can help the body repair brain cells, relieve tension and depression, and physical fatigue. In addition, we can also pay attention to N-acetylneuraminic acid, which can promote the differentiation, development and nerve regeneration of nerve cells, participate in synaptic transmission, and maintain the normal function of cells.
Among the 216 milk powders, 12 were added with phosphatidylserine, such as Shengyuan Hu Sanxiao Middle-aged and Elderly Nutritional Formula Milk Powder, Zhenmu Sucrose-free and High-Calcium Goat Milk Powder for the Middle-aged and Elderly, etc.; N-acetylneuraminic acid was added to 10 models, such as Yeeper Oushida middle-aged and elderly sheep milk powder, He's Yuanen plantamine middle-aged and elderly goat milk powder, and Shengtang Boling double protein prepared goat milk powder.
More attention to sleep: theanine, casein hydrolyzed peptides.
Sleep problems are the "big problem" for middle-aged and elderly people, and many elderly people do not sleep very well. Focus on sleep: Nutrients such as theanine, casein hydrolyzed peptides, etc. L-theanine has the effect of relaxing mood, protecting nerves, and gently regulating sleep, and casein hydrolyzed peptide also has a certain calming effect.
Among the 216 milk powders, 16 were added with theanine, such as Yipin Beikang Beibei Middle-aged and Elderly Pure Goat Milk Powder, Yatai Muge Ammonia Xinmeng Tea Theanine Formula Goat Milk Powder, etc.; 5 models were added with casein hydrolyzed peptides, such as Bet Jiamian Selected Elderly Nutrition Formula, Nanshan 50+ Yisleep Formula, etc.
See**. In addition to paying attention to the brand, formula ingredients, ** is also a consideration when buying milk powder, different brands of middle-aged and elderly milk powder ** are different, expensive is not necessarily good, the key is to be suitable for the elderly, according to their own economic ability and the needs of the elders to choose the right milk powder.
The Spring Festival is coming, many mother and baby stores and online official *** have launched gift boxes, when choosing for the elders, you can buy gift boxes through the above two ways, and send the elders more intimately, but also more New Year's flavor.
It should be noted that different elderly people have different nutritional needs and physical conditions, and if the elders have lactose intolerance and other conditions, they also need to choose low-lactose or lactose-free milk powder. It is recommended to understand the physical condition and nutritional needs of the elders before purchasing, so as to choose a more suitable milk powder.
Okay Speaking of which, I believe you should know how to choose milk powder for the elderly, in general, choosing milk powder suitable for the elderly needs to consider many aspects, including brand credit strength, nutritional content, individual needs and **, etc. If you really don't know how to choose, you can also inquire through the milk powder think tank applet, and also compare milk powder through the "Compare milk powder" tool, and finally, Brother Fan warmly reminds you that in addition to giving gifts to the elderly and passing on love, the most important thing is to accompany the elderly more
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