Human nutritional needs are not static. From infancy through adulthood and into later life, the body’s requirements for energy, micronutrients, and functional compounds change in response to growth, hormonal shifts, and physiological demands. Understanding these changes is key to maintaining long-term health and balance.
In early life, nutrition supports rapid growth, neurological development, and immune maturation. Infants and young children require carefully balanced nutrients that support digestion, development, and tolerance. During these stages, both deficiency and excess can have lasting effects.
Adolescence and adulthood introduce new nutritional challenges. Increased physical activity, stress, and lifestyle factors can influence nutrient utilization and requirements. In women, pregnancy and lactation significantly increase the demand for certain vitamins and minerals, while men may experience different metabolic and nutritional priorities.
Later in life, nutrient absorption efficiency may decline, and maintaining bone, muscle, and immune health becomes increasingly important. A life-stage approach to nutrition recognizes these shifts and emphasizes targeted, bioavailable nutrient support rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
PrismaTek Pharma develops products with these evolving needs in mind, supporting nutritional adequacy across all stages of life.
