Supplements

Peaceful elderly woman sleeping in a softly lit bedroom with white bedding, a bedside glass of tart cherry juice, cherries, and supplement bottles, promoting natural alternatives to melatonin for seniors.

Natural Alternatives to Melatonin for Seniors: 6 Options That Actually Work

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Melatonin is one of the most popular sleep supplements in the country. But for many older adults, it causes next-day ...

Melatonin Drug Interactions: What Seniors on Blood Pressure, Blood Thinners, and Other Medications Need to Know

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Melatonin is widely sold as a natural, gentle sleep supplement — but for seniors managing multiple medications, “natural” does not ...

Senior woman sitting on a bed at night looking at a melatonin bottle and tablets, with a bedside clock and glass of water nearby.

Is Melatonin Habit Forming? What Seniors Should Know Before Taking It Long-Term

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Millions of people take melatonin every night without thinking twice. But a growing number of seniors — and their caregivers ...

Senior couple reviewing a Vitamin K2 and blood thinners guide with heart health, bone strength, medication safety, and doctor discussion icons.

Why Seniors Need Less Melatonin Than They Think: The Low-Dose Truth

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Walk into any pharmacy and the melatonin section will offer you 5 mg, 10 mg, or even 20 mg tablets. ...

Older woman in bed at night beside a low-dose melatonin bottle, with text explaining safe melatonin use, dosage, and sleep guidance for seniors.

Melatonin for Seniors: Is It Safe, How Much to Take, and What to Know

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Melatonin is one of the most widely used sleep supplements in the United States — and among adults over 60, ...

Vitamin K2 supplement bottle with leafy greens, natto, cheese, INR test result, and blood thinner medications representing safety considerations for seniors taking warfarin, Eliquis, or Xarelto.

Vitamin K2 and Blood Thinners: What Seniors on Warfarin or Eliquis Need to Know

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

If you take warfarin (Coumadin) for atrial fibrillation, a blood clot, or a heart valve condition, you have almost certainly ...

Senior man checking his blood pressure at home with a monitor on his wrist and a vitamin K2 supplement bottle nearby

Does Vitamin K2 MK-7 Help With Blood Pressure? What Seniors Need to Know About Arterial Calcification

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

High blood pressure is the most common chronic condition in adults over 60 — and one of the most stubborn. ...

Senior woman holding calcium and vitamin K2 supplement bottles next to a spine bone model on a doctor's desk

Can Vitamin K2 and D3 Help With Osteoporosis? What Seniors Need to Know

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Most seniors with osteoporosis are told to take calcium and vitamin D3. It is good advice — but it leaves ...

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MK-7 vs. MK-4: Which Form of Vitamin K2 Is Best for Bone Health?

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

MK-4’s short half-life creates a different challenge — even at large doses, blood levels rise sharply after each dose and ...

Vitamin K2 and D3 supplement capsules on a white surface next to a glass of water and a seniors hand

Vitamin K2 and D3: Why Seniors Should Take Them Together

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Vitamin D3 gets a lot of attention for bone health — and rightly so. But there is a missing piece ...

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