Overview. Aging adults risk vitamin and mineral deficiency as the bodyâs ability to absorb certain nutrients diminishes. Individuals over 50 should pay close attention to the nutritional levels in their diets, particularly of iron and vitamin B12 intakes.
You don't have to give up caffeine while you're pregnant (ACOG 2010, NSWFA 2015, Jahanfar and Jaafar 2013) . However, you should try to cut down if you usually have more than 200mg of caffeine a day.
Many women have caffeine during pregnancy. And in small amounts, caffeine is safe for the baby. More caffeine may be connected to a higher rate of miscarriage. There is not enough evidence to know for sure. Caffeine is a diuretic, meaning it makes you urinate more often.