10 Nutrients Men Need

Calcium
This nutrient not only aids in weight loss and helps strengthen bones, but it also plays a significant role in the regulation of cell function and is essential for the optimum function of the immune and nervous systems. There is some evidence that it helps in the prevention of heart disease and has protective qualities against colon cancer.

Although most men don't get the recommended 1,000 mg of calcium a day, men with the highest calcium intakes weigh less on average than men consuming less calcium. He should aim for 1,200 milligrams of calcium a day, half taken in the morning and half taken at night to maximize absorption. Dairy products, leafy green vegetables, salmon, canned sardines and tofu are all rich in calcium.

Boron
Studies show that men with the highest boron intakes are 65 percent less likely to develop prostate cancer than men with lower levels. American men have one of the lowest boron intakes in the world, so this is one nutrient you don't want the man in your life to go without.