Getting older often means moving slower than before or feeling tired more quickly. In some cases, elderly people become very weak and even have difficulty performing their daily activities. This condition is called “asthenia”.
And a new study has found that certain fruits have been shown to reduce the risk of “asthenia” in the long term.
These fruits contain a flavonoid called quercetin and may be the most important ingredient in fighting a health problem associated with the aging process.
This bitter compound can be found in fruits, vegetables, leaves, seeds, red onions, grains, kale, and other dietary supplements.
The study found that for every 10mg of flavanols consumed per day, “asthenia” was reduced by 20%, according to Sky News.
The study authors stated, “Individuals can easily consume 10 mg of flavanols per day, as an average sized apple contains approximately 10 mg of flavanols.”
“Although there was no significant association between total flavonoid intake and deficiency, higher intake of flavanols, one of the subclasses of flavonoids, was associated with a lower likelihood of impairment,” said co-author Shivani Sahni.
Specifically, higher quercetin intake was the flavonoid that had the strongest association with preventing frailty.
The data suggests there may be subclasses of flavonoids that have greater potential for preventing “asthenia,” Sahni said.
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