Insights from The Orlando Senior Help Desk: The power of "yellow vitamin A": Supporting senior health

Submitted by Jewish Pavilion Senior Services

At Jewish Pavilion Senior Services, we are always looking for meaningful ways to help older adults live healthier, more vibrant lives. Through the Orlando Senior Help Desk, we frequently hear concerns about neuropathy — tingling, numbness, and discomfort in the hands and feet that can affect balance, mobility, and quality of life. While neuropathy has many causes, nutrition can play an important role in managing symptoms and supporting nerve health.

One nutrient gaining attention is what some people call the “yellow vitamin A,” more accurately known...