This is proved by scientific research. A number of recent studies have shown that various leafy salads can slow down the aging of the body and, above all, the brain. Read more about the results of these studies in the article.Discuss
It is impossible to completely stop the aging of the body. However, to slow down is quite. Some products can help with this. For example, leafy salads like spinach and kale.
For example, a study published in 2018 in Neurology looked at the relationship between nitrates, lutein, beta-carotene, vitamin K, folic acid, and human cognitive function. All of these substances are found in leafy lettuces. Volunteers aged 58 to 99 took part in the experiment. They did not have symptoms of dementia or any serious cognitive (thinking) impairments. The study itself lasted five years.
By the end of the experiment, it turned out that those who regularly ate leafy lettuce, cognitive function deteriorated more slowly. In addition, consuming an average of 1.3 servings of leafy salads daily slowed brain aging by 11 years.
Scientists from the University of Illinois conducted a similar study, but it was related to the effect of leaf lettuce on the thinking abilities of middle-aged people. People aged 25 to 45 took part in the experiment. As a result, it turned out that lutein (this substance is part of avocados, kale, eggs) has a positive effect on the cognitive functions of people. Elderly volunteers who consumed a lot of this substance showed the same results in tests as younger people who received less lutein.
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Source: InoSMI