A 70-year-old patient with a history of hypertension comes to his nutrition appointment with a bag of supplements that h
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2022 9:50 am
A 70-year-old patient with a history of hypertension comes to
his nutrition appointment with a bag of supplements that he is
currently taking, which includes a multivitamin, fish oil, and a
supplement for hair, skin, and nails with 2,500 mcg biotin. He is
very proud of his choices and asks you what else he should be
taking to reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease.
1) How might you begin this conversation?
2) Is there a specific change(s) you would make and how would
you phrase your recommendation?
3) Where might you steer this conversation in relation to his
desire to improve his heart health?
his nutrition appointment with a bag of supplements that he is
currently taking, which includes a multivitamin, fish oil, and a
supplement for hair, skin, and nails with 2,500 mcg biotin. He is
very proud of his choices and asks you what else he should be
taking to reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease.
1) How might you begin this conversation?
2) Is there a specific change(s) you would make and how would
you phrase your recommendation?
3) Where might you steer this conversation in relation to his
desire to improve his heart health?