Hypertension, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, diabetes, tumors, etc. are common diseases of the elderly. For the elderly, according to their own physiological characteristics and physical condition, it is very beneficial to choose some health foods in a targeted manner.
1.Omega3 fatty acids Omega3 fatty acids are extremely important for the health of the nervous and cardiovascular system, can improve cognitive ability, and reduce the incidence of heart disease, stroke and cancer. Its main food sources of EPA and DHA are fish and walnuts. Generally, large deep-sea fish are rich in these two components.
2. Vitamin B family Vitamin B family is the most practical of all anti-aging health products. Many people use it to improve mood, physical strength, concentration, reaction and memory, etc. It will be excreted with body fluids, so the human body is extremely vulnerable. The main food sources are animal liver, yeast, wheat germ and rice bran.
3.α-Lipoic acid Alpha lipoic acid is known as the "universal antioxidant" and is widely used in the treatment and prevention of heart disease, diabetes and other diseases. It is generally believed that it can preserve and regenerate vitamins C and E, etc., and can balance blood sugar concentration.
4. Ginseng Extract Ginseng extract can boost vitality, fight cancer, strengthen the immune system, treat a variety of physiological disorders, and have the function of preventing blood circulation diseases.
5. Ginkgo biloba extract Ginkgo biloba extract can improve blood circulation and improve mental function.
6. Vitamin C Vitamin C is proven to be an extremely effective antioxidant, which can protect cells from being destroyed by free radicals, especially the brain and eyes. In addition, it can effectively prevent heart disease. The main food sources are citrus, kiwifruit and other fruits and vegetables.
7. Vitamin E Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin and has also been proven to be an extremely effective antioxidant. It can protect the unsaturated fatty acids in the cell membrane from free radicals to prevent the occurrence of heart disease and prevent arteriosclerosis.