| abstract |
Provided is a composition for improving the nutritional status, reducing the frequency of fever, and/or increasing the immunocompetence of the elderly. The composition is one for improving the nutritional status, reducing the frequency of fever, and/or increasing the immunocompetence of the elderly and comprises the following components (a) to (e): (a) an antioxidant agent; (b) at least one component selected from the group consisting of vitamin B 1 , vitamin B 2 , vitamin B 6 , niacin, and pantothenic acid; (c) at least one component selected from the group consisting of folic acid and vitamin B 12 ; (d) zinc; and (e) selenium. |