Some drinks help to slow down aging, scientists say. Specialists at the University of California (USA) even made them ...
The key word is "antioxidants". The beverages included in the rating contain a lot of these substances. But what do antioxidants have to do with old age?
Theory of Aging
Today, scientists attribute the onset of old age to the destructive activity of the so-called "free radicals". A free radical can be any molecule of the human body, which in the process of vital activity has received one free electron. This happens in the body very often, because our metabolism is nothing else than the exchange of electrons between atoms and molecules. And if for some reason the transformation of matter does not pass to the end, free radicals arise. They appear even in the process of breathing, since oxygen itself forms a certain amount of free radicals. Unlike other molecules, they are active, unrelated and vigorous, but aimlessly moving. On the one hand, it is necessary - as a result of this movement there is biochemical electricity, which is necessary for energy production, maintenance of immunity, transmission of nerve impulses, muscle contraction, hormone production. However, when free radicals become too much, they begin to run about like cannonballs, breaking everything around them. They destroy cell membranes, cause cancer, arthritis, ulcer, cardiovascular disease. Wrinkles, age spots on the hands and face are largely a result of the fact that free radicals break and wear healthy tissues.
There is an exit!
In adolescence, the body successfully "repairs" the damage caused by them, but with age, these disruptions accumulate and the body is no longer able to cope with them. Especially if you live in a poor environment (for example, in a megacity). And here can help substances that are called antioxidants. Some of them successfully absorb free radicals, others smartly repair the damage caused by them. All antioxidants are natural substances that are in nature. These are vitamins C, E, A (and its precursor beta-carotene), as well as microelements of selenium, zinc. Amino acid glutathione, which is produced by the body itself from the basic amino acids glycine, glutamine and cysteine (that's just with age and the basic amino acids ceases to suffice, and the ability to work out fall). Finally, plant flavonoids are substances contained, for example, in pine bark or grape bones, which in nature protect plants from toxins, fungi and poor ecology. Our body can not produce such substances, but can use it. Separately, all these antioxidants are a part of very many food products. But where to find them all together and in large numbers? It is for this - what antioxidants and how many of them - the scientists were guided by the rating.
List the drinks start, as expected, with the last, 6th place.
6. Apple juice (of course, unlighted and without sugar). Helps with atherosclerosis, liver, bladder and kidney diseases. Improves the work of the intestines, removes waste metabolism, free radicals and toxins from the body. Well restores strength after physical exertion.
5. Cherry juice. Preserves youth of eyes and teeth, supports hemoglobin of blood, fights with infections of urinary tract. Reduces the risk of developing many cancers and supports the brain's ability to work, helps maintain good memory even in adulthood.
4. Blueberry juice. Helps to fight against diabetes, prevents gum disease. Keeps the working capacity of the intestine and helps maintain its microflora in the norm. Strengthens eyesight, prevents the formation of wrinkles.
3. Grape juice. In addition to antioxidants, there are many B vitamins. This kit will support the youth of the skin, hair and nails, help fight infections, diseases of the cardiovascular system and joints. In addition, grape juice helps to maintain memory and fights against breast cancer.
2. Red dry wine. 30 g of it a day - an excellent prevention of all cancer, this was proven by several studies. By the number of plant antioxidants, there is no equal. It protects the heart, and vessels, and joints. One minus did not allow this drink to rise to the top of the rating: the alcohol content. It is enough to pass for a glass (for men) or half-glass (for women) a day - and no pluses, there will be one fat minus ...
1. And finally, the leader is pomegranate juice! In addition to all the listed antioxidants contains calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, potassium. Due to this, it is very useful for the cardiovascular system, joints, skin, hair and nails, blood and nervous systems. In general, for everything!