Rania Amer wrote Monday, August 21, 2023 10:00 PM Although there are health benefits in eating Nutritional supplements For some people, however, it causes health damage to the elderly who receive it for the purpose of delaying aging, according to what was published by the newspaper “Izvestia”.
For her part, Dr. Nadezhda Ronikina, a geriatrics specialist, said that biologically active supplements and anti-aging drugs are less effective than a healthy lifestyle, noting that they are not recommended for use by the elderly and retirees without a prescription from a specialist.
And the geriatrics specialist continued: “There are substances and drugs called geroprotectors, “protectors of aging.” Their molecules can have certain effects on the speed of aging, however, none of the drugs, which are currently undergoing clinical trials, are not recommended for use.
The doctor also indicated that there are a number of methods that help maintain cognitive abilities at a higher level in old age, such as quitting smoking, controlling blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and taking anticoagulants as indicated to prevent the development of dementia due to vascular diseases.
The doctor added that the disturbance of cognitive functions in old age can be prevented through dental care, good sleep, stress control, eating fruits and vegetables, and not overeating foods.
The specialist stressed the need for the elderly to pay attention to the condition of the thyroid gland, because its functions usually weaken with age.
2023-08-21 19:00:00
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