These drinks not only have excellent taste, but, according to scientific studies, help in the fight against aging.
Water
Water provides the necessary degree of skin hydration, which becomes very elastic, soft and smooth. It is also necessary to maintain the electrolyte balance of the body, the proper functioning of the brain.
Coffee
Coffee has anti-cancer properties. According to research published in the European Journal of Cancer Prezentation, just one cup of coffee per day reduces the risk of cancer by 10%. According to scientists, this is due to the anticancerogenic properties of caffeine. Unfortunately, decaffeinated coffee does not possess such properties.
Wine
Scientists can not yet explain such a beneficial effect of alcohol on the human mind, but they are certain of one thing for sure – it prevents changes in the brain that lead to dementia and memory disorders, in particular to Alzheimer’s disease. According to scientists, one glass of wine for women and two glasses of wine for men are very beneficial for our health.
Green tea
This drink reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, due to the content of fluoride strengthens the teeth and prevents tooth decay. Recent studies have shown that green tea also prevents cell aging. It contains powerful antioxidants that reduce the so-called oxidative stress, or the process of damage to cells as a result of oxidation. Oxidative stress disrupts the protective properties of cells and can lead to the development of diseases such as diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke and cancer. This stress is one of the components of the aging process. According to the researchers, 4 cups of green tea per day can reduce the intensity of oxidative stress by 2 times, thereby slowing the aging of our body.
Cocoa
Cocoa is a real storehouse of flavonoids that preserve the youth of blood vessels, while reducing the risk of developing hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus, kidney disease and memory problems. Flavonoids also have anticarcinogenic properties. The evidence of such a beneficial effect of cocoa on the human body was the Kuna Indian tribe from Panama. Men from this tribe drank 40 cups of cocoa per day, which, according to research, is the main reason for their good health and longevity.
Soy milk
This drink has a record content of isoflavones. These natural ingredients help the skin to produce collagen – a protein that gives it firmness and elasticity. Isoflavones are phytoestrogens because they are similar in structure to the human hormone estrogen. And although the effectiveness of isoflavones is much weaker than that of hormones, their unique properties are widely used in the fight against menopause in women, night sweats and hot flashes. They also have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system and improve metabolism.
Grapefruit juice
Lycopene, which is contained in the fruit, slows down the aging process of the skin, enhances its natural protection from the sun, and also stimulates the synthesis of protein, which is responsible for skin elasticity.
Carrot juice
Scientific studies have shown that luteolin found in carrots is very effective in treating problems related to the aging of the body and in treating Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis. In addition, it has antioxidant, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and also immunomodulatory effects.
Orange juice
Juice contains a lot of lutein, which plays a huge role in the physiology of vision. Lutein helps increase visual acuity and clarity and, most importantly, protects the eyes from free radicals formed in direct light. A large amount of orange juice in the diet can effectively protect the retina from degeneration and maintain good vision. It is the lack of lutein that leads to dystrophy of the pigment layer of the retina, which today is the main cause of blindness in people over 60 years of age.
Beetroot juice
Beetroot juice contributes to the expansion of blood vessels, while increasing blood flow and, accordingly, improving the nutrition of cells with oxygen. Beetroot juice also has a positive effect on brain activity.
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