American and Irish researchers sought to study frailty syndrome in the elderly, and found that two fruits in particular could provide protection.
Approximately 40 percent of people over 65 years of age suffer from signs of weakness, and weakness syndrome is associated with involuntary weight loss, fatigue, muscle weakness, and slow gait, which is a risk factor for premature death.
The researchers conducted a study to assess the effect of nutrition (particularly the daily intake of antioxidants) and the risk of developing frailty syndrome in people over 60 years of age. Topsante.
Accordingly, the researchers followed 1701 volunteers (average age 58 years) for 12 years, and the result? The researchers noted that people who consumed flavonols daily (particularly quercetin) were less likely than other people to develop frailty syndrome.
In detail, consuming +10 mg of quercetin per day reduces the risk of developing frailty syndrome by 35 percent.
Where do we find quercetin?
The good news is that it is found in two fruits that contain a good amount of it, namely apples (4 mg per 100 grams) and grapes (1 mg per 100 grams). Thus, the two fruits can be eaten daily to maintain good health.
2023-08-08 10:09:00
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