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  • Five Kinds of Anti-aging Nutrients
  • When the first wrinkle climbs quietly on your forehead, you will begin to realize: is aging really coming? No matter men and women, they all hope to block the pace of aging. Well, let me tell you five kinds of the most effective anti-aging nutrients, which are the results of scientific research.

    First, Omega 3 fatty acids
    Omega 3 fatty acids is very important for the health of the nerve and cardiovascular system. It can improve cognitive ability, reduce the incidence of heart disease, stroke and cancer. Two of its most important ingredients are EPA and DHA. The main food sources of Omega 3 fatty acids are fish and walnut. Generally speaking, most deep-sea fish contains a large number of these two ingredients.

    Second, vitamin B group
    Vitamin B group is the most practical anti-aging nutrient. A lot of people using it to improve emotion, physical strength, attention, responsiveness, memory, and so on. It is water-soluble and can be discharged out with the body fluids, so the body can easily lack of this nutrient. The main food sources are liver, yeast, wheat germ, rice bran and so on.

    Third,
    Lipoic acid is called as "universal antioxidant", which is widely used in the treatment and prevention of heart disease, diabetes and other diseases. It is generally believed that lipoic acid can preserve and regenerate other antioxidants, such as vitamin C and vitamin E. What's more, it can also balance the level of blood sugar. The major food sources are spinach and meat, but only with very little content.

    Fourth, vitamin C
    Vitamin C, also called as "ascorbic acid", is proved to be a kind of very effective antioxidant, which can help protect the cells from the damage caused by free radicals, especially in the brain and eyes. In addition, it can inhibit the oxidation of cholesterol in the blood, so it is also effective in the prevention of heart disease. The major food sources are citrus, kiwi fruit and other fruits and vegetables.

    Fifth, vitamin E
    Vitamin E is a kind of fat-soluble vitamin, and it is also proved to be an extremely effective antioxidant. It can protect the unsaturated fatty acids in cell membranes against the damage of free radicals, thereby reducing the incidence of heart disease and preventing atherosclerosis.

    Apart from taking in the above nutrients, there are also some other ways which can help you prevent some diseases and delay the aging process, such as taking exercises regularly, maintaining a balanced diet, keeping a good mood, and so on.


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