By Bonnie Jenkins

You eat right, get plenty of sleep and try to stay active. And that’s a good thing. But if you are aiming for optimal health, you’d be wise to include several key supplements in your daily routine—especially as you age. Beyond a high-quality multivitamin, which many experts recommend as basic nutritional health insurance, a handful of supplements help fill in important gaps. Shortfalls in these essential nutrients can foster chronic low-level inflammation that can lead to a number of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and some types of cancer.  Continue reading →