A study reveals that a simple nutritional mixture may be your protective shield for better health

 



A study reveals that a simple nutritional mixture

 may be your protective shield for better health


A recent study indicates that diversifying sources of flavonoids in

the daily diet may be key to enjoying better health and longer life.


These powerful plant compounds :

which are found naturally in many foods and drinks, such as tea, berries, apples

and dark chocolate show a tangible protective effect against many chronic diseases.


The study :

  • which included an analysis of data from more than 124,000 adults
  • (40 years and over) in the United Kingdom
  • revealed remarkable results

as it was found that people who were keen to eat a wide variety of foods rich in

flavonoids had a 16% reduced risk of premature death.Their chances of developing

cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes decreased by about 10%.


These benefits

were not only related to the amount of flavonoids consumed

but also to the diversity of their sources.


The results showed that all types of tea (green and black) were the main source of

flavonoids among the participants, as two-thirds of them used to drink it regularly.


But the researchers noted that the greatest health gains were for those

who combined tea consumption with eating other sources such as fruits

(especially apples, oranges, and grapes)

berries, and dark chocolate with high levels of cocoa.


One of the study's authors

Professor Aidan Cassidy from Queen's University Belfast, explained that

"the diversity of flavonoid sources enhances their various protective effects in

the body.

Some of these compounds act as powerful antioxidants, while others have anti

inflammatory properties, or the ability to improve blood vessel function.

When these effects come together, the maximum benefit is achieved.


The researchers indicate that

the ideal proposed amount is about 500 mg per day of flavonoids

equivalent to two cups of tea. But they stress that the real key lies in diversity.


 Participants who ate up to 19 different types of foods rich in these compounds

daily recorded the best results, with a significant reduction in the risk of

diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases.


Eating fruits

  • and vegetables of different colors is the easiest way to ensure
  • a wide variety of flavonoids," said Dr.Tilmann Kuhn of
  • the Medical University of Vienna.


Each color in nature represents a unique combination of these beneficial

compounds. Therefore, experts advise making daily dishes more diverse

by adding berries to breakfast, choosing dark chocolate as a healthy dessert

and eating whole fruits instead of juices, while making sure to drink tea regularly.


Although

the study does not prove a direct causal relationship

the strength of the evidence it provides strongly supports current dietary guidelines

that recommend diversifying sources of fruits and vegetables. It also opens

the door to further research to understand the precise mechanisms

by which these plant compounds work to protect our health.


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