Healthy ageing isn't something that starts in your 60s. The way we eat, move, sleep and look after ourselves throughout life all forms part of the bigger picture. Healthy aging  means having a good quality of life as we age. Enabling us to maintain our independence, exercise and socialise into our 90’s.  

And while our needs may change as we get older, some things matter throughout, including supporting normal brain function, energy and immune health for the long run. 

So what is actually worth paying attention to now? 

Brain health matters long before later life 

When we think about looking after our brain, we often think about memory and getting older. But your brain is working for you long before then. 

Our brain helps us learn, think, remember, move and make everyday decisions, making normal brain function important at every stage of life. 

Like the rest of the body, the brain also needs the right nutrients to function normally. This is where omega 3 fatty acids come in. The two you will hear about most are EPA and DHA. DHA is naturally found in high concentrations in the brain and has an important role in maintaining normal brain function.* 

Our bodies can make some DHA from other fatty acids, but the amount produced is limited, so we also get it through our diet. Oily fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines are among the main dietary sources of EPA and DHA. However we know that it can be difficult to eat fresh fish regularly. 

Cleanmarine Krill Oil is an easy way to add omega 3s to your routine, providing EPA and DHA in a highly absorbable form.* 

Energy is about more than getting through the day 

Energy has a big impact on how we experience everyday life. We want enough in the tank to work, exercise, spend time with people we love and enjoy our free time, rather than simply dragging ourselves through the day. 

Our bodies are constantly turning nutrients from the food we eat into usable energy. B vitamins play a part in this process, which is why they are often discussed in relation to energy metabolism. 

MenoMin contains vitamins B1, B2 and B12 which help the body release energy from food while also have a role in reducing tiredness and fatigue.* MenoMin also contains vitamin B6, which has a role in the regulation of hormonal activity.*  

For men, ManoMax contains vitamins B2 and B6 to support normal energy metabolism and help reduce tiredness and fatigue. It also contains zinc, which contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood.*  

Of course, no vitamin replaces sleep, food, movement or proper rest. Think of nutrition as one piece of the bigger energy picture.

Your immune system is part of ageing well too 

Getting sick can interrupt life at any age. From bugs picked up during childhood to demanding and stressful adult years and the changes that come with getting older, supporting the normal function of our immune system remains important throughout life. 

Vitamin D is one nutrient involved in normal immune function.* Cleanmarine Krill Oil, MenoMin and ManoMax contain vitamin D as part of their formulations.  

Vitamin D is particularly relevant in Ireland because sunlight is our main natural source, yet the HSE advises that the sun is not strong enough in Ireland during winter for the body to make enough vitamin D. Food sources and, where appropriate, supplementation therefore become important considerations.  

Different stages, Different needs

Our nutritional needs can change throughout life. While the foundations of eating well, staying active and getting enough rest remain important, different life stages can bring different priorities. 

• Growing years → Cleanmarine Kids Krill 
  For children, omega 3s form part of a balanced diet during the growing years. Cleanmarine Kids Krill provides omega 3 in smaller, easy-to-take capsules. 

• Everyday adult health → Cleanmarine Krill Oil 
  For adults looking to add omega 3s to their everyday routine, Cleanmarine Krill Oil provides EPA and DHA alongside vitamin D3. DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function.* 

• Perimenopause & menopause → MenoMin 
  As women enter perimenopause and menopause, nutritional priorities can change. MenoMin combines omega 3 with vitamins and other nutrients, including vitamin B6, which contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity.* 

• Men’s health → ManoMax 
  ManoMax combines omega 3 with vitamins and minerals selected with men’s nutritional needs in mind, including zinc, which contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood.* 

Whatever stage you're at, the goal isn't to find a magic solution for ageing well. It's to understand what your body needs now while building habits that support you for the years ahead. 

Think about the long game 

Ageing well is not about trying to stop yourself from getting older.  

It is about looking after yourself along the way to ensure a good quality of life into your 70’s, 80’s and 90’s and that starts now! 

Eat well. Keep moving. Prioritise sleep. Stay connected to people. Make time for things you enjoy and pay attention to how your needs change throughout life. 

You do not need the perfect longevity routine. Healthy ageing is the long game, and the small choices you make today are part of it. 

*DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg DHA. Vitamins B1, B2 and B6 contribute to normal energy yielding metabolism. Vitamins B2 and B6 contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity. Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood. Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system.