10 drinks that keep you young

The preservation of eternal or at least long youth — this question has worried mankind since time immemorial. In ancient fairy tales of different peoples, they tell about wonderful rejuvenating drinks that help to restore youth and health in an amazing way.

But let's return from the fairy-tale world to the real world to find there quite real substances that give health and longevity. In this issue, we have collected a dozen drinks that are not only excellent in taste, but also, according to scientific research, help in the fight against aging.

1. Water is the head of everything.

In order for the skin to be smooth and fresh, it needs constant hydration, which will help us, of course, water. You can choose the optimal amount of water based on your weight, physical activity and the time of year. But in any case, you should drink at least 8 glasses of water every day. A sufficient amount of liquid provides the necessary degree of hydration of the skin, which becomes very elastic, soft and smooth. We also need water to maintain the electrolyte balance of the body, and therefore, for the proper functioning of the brain.

2. Coffee is a drink that millions of people on the planet drink every day.

And who knows that coffee has anti-cancer properties? According to scientific research published in the European Journal of Cancer Prevention, just one cup of coffee a day reduces the risk of cancer by 10 percent. According to scientists, this is due to the anti-carcinogenic properties of caffeine. Decaffeinated coffee, unfortunately, does not have such properties.

However, excessive coffee consumption can cause considerable damage to health.

3. The benefits of alcohol in small doses for the human body are huge.

Scientists can not yet explain such a beneficial effect of alcohol on the human mind, but they are sure of one thing for sure — it prevents changes in the brain that lead to dementia and memory disorders — in particular, to Alzheimer's disease. According to scientists, one glass of wine for women and two glasses of wine for men are very good for our health. However, alcohol doses higher than the recommended ones have the opposite effect-they damage brain cells.

4. Green tea will not let you grow old.

This drink is known for reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, and thanks to its fluoride content, it strengthens teeth and prevents tooth decay. However, recent studies have shown that green tea also prevents cell aging. The powerful antioxidants contained in it reduce the so-called oxidative stress, or the process of cell damage as a result of oxidation. Oxidative stress disrupts the protective properties of cells and can lead to the development of diseases such as diabetes, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, stroke and cancer. This stress is also one of the components of the aging process. According to the researchers, 4 cups of green tea a day can reduce the intensity of oxidative stress by 2 times, thereby slowing down the aging of our body.

5. Cocoa for a healthy heart.

Cocoa is a real storehouse of flavonoids that keep blood vessels young, while reducing the risk of hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetes, kidney disease and memory problems. Flavonoids also have anti-carcinogenic properties. The proof of such a useful effect of cocoa on the human body was the Indian tribe of Kuna from Panama. Men from this tribe drank 40 cups of cocoa a day, which, according to research, is the main reason for their good health and longevity.

6. Soy milk makes the skin firm.

This is due to the record content of isoflavones in this drink. These natural ingredients help the skin to produce collagen-a protein that gives it firmness and elasticity. Isoflavones are phytoestrogens, because they are similar in structure to the human hormone-estrogen. And although the effectiveness of isoflavones is much weaker than that of hormones, their unique properties are widely used in the fight against menopause in women, night sweats and hot flushes. They also have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system and improve metabolism.

7. Red grapefruit juice smoothes the skin.

And all thanks to a shock dose of lycopene-a natural dye that gives the fruit such an intense red color. Lycopene is considered one of the most powerful antioxidants that neutralize free radicals, which, in turn, are the culprits of cell damage. Lycopene slows down the aging process of the skin, enhances its natural protection from the sun, and also stimulates the synthesis of the protein responsible for the elasticity of the skin.

8. Carrot juice is a great way to improve your memory.

This property of carrot juice is due to the luteolin contained in it, which has an antioxidant, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and immunomodulatory effect. Recent scientific studies have shown that luteolin is very effective for problems associated with aging, and in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis.

9. Orange juice will help to maintain good eyesight until old age.

The juice contains a lot of lutein, which plays a huge role in the physiology of vision. Lutein helps to increase visual acuity and clarity and, most importantly, protects the eyes from free radicals formed in direct light. A large amount of orange juice in the diet can effectively protect the retina from degeneration and maintain good vision. It is the lack of lutein that leads to dystrophy of the retinal pigment layer, which is currently the main cause of blindness in people over 60 years of age.

10. Beet juice improves memory.

Rich in natural nitric acid salts and antioxidants, beet juice is a real elixir of youth. Studies of scientists have proven that beet juice promotes the expansion of blood vessels, while increasing blood flow and, accordingly, improving the supply of oxygen to cells. Studies have confirmed the positive effect of beet juice intake on brain activity, as well as its effectiveness in the prevention of hypertension.