Youthfulness is something everyone strives for. Being youthful is generally associated with being young, energetic, radiant, healthy, and beautiful. So how do we stay youthful or perhaps get back some of the youth that may have been lost throughout the years? You can start by taking care of yourself and taking care of yourself means giving your body what it needs to repair itself. Here are the top four supplements which although you may have not taken them when you were younger, you may now want to consider.

1. Calcium. Calcium prevents bone breakage and promotes strong teeth and nails. It is also essential for the normal functioning of nerve cells. As we get older our bodies break down faster than they did in earlier years. Taking a calcium supplement can give your body the extra oomph it needs to repair those bones and bone tissue.

2. Magnesium. Not only does this mineral help your body absorb calcium but it may prevent the development of diabetes, especially in women. Another possible advantage is that magnesium could lower blood pressure.

3. Vitamin B. As we get older, our bodies have a more difficult time of absorbing Vitamin B. Taking a supplement can lower your risk of stroke, heart disease, and can even help reverse some symptoms of dementia in older people.

4. Vitamin D. Depending on your diet and exposure to sunlight, you may need a Vitamin D supplement when you are older.  This vitamin can stop cancer growth as well as reduce your risk of developing certain cancers such as esophagus, colon and breast cancer by up to 50%.

Along with taking the right supplements, keep yourself feeling and looking youth by working out as much as you can. Also try to do things that you enjoy doing such as reading a good book, going for coffee with friends, or going on a vacation. There is nothing that keeps you young more than a happy, stress free lifestyle.