According to dietitian Elena Solomatina, people aged 60 and older should definitely eat berries in the absence of contraindications, this product effectively protects against degenerative vascular processes associated with aging .
Nutritionist Solomatina explained in an interview why she considers bright-colored berries to be a must-have product for people over 60 years old. The physician noted that many age-related health problems are closely related to the development of oxidative stress – berries contain substances that prevent this.
“Aging is directly related to a high oxidative process in the body. Therefore, it is necessary to consume brightly colored berries with a high content of antioxidants that will slow it down,” the expert told Moscow 24.
Solomatina added that it would be useful for people without problems with the gastrointestinal tract to eat half a glass of berries daily. Such a portion will give the body the necessary nutrients.
One of the most useful for combating the destructive processes of aging, the physician considers blueberries – the use of this berry provides the prevention of diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma. In turn, raspberries contain acetylsalicylic acid, which helps thin the blood. Strawberries, rose hips, currants, cherries and sweet cherries are also very useful.
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Separately, the doctor singled out orange and yellow berries.
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“These berries can protect the elderly from early aging associated with degenerative changes in the cardiovascular system, and prevent oncology,” said Elena Solomatina.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about about which foods are “accelerators” of metabolism. 
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