Experts from London have recommended that people of retirement age include blueberries in their diet.
As it turns out, the berry has a good effect on blood vessels and the brain.
As scientists noted, with age, people are more susceptible to heart disease, vascular disease, and neurodegenerative diseases.
Cognitive functions begin to suffer after 60 years of age.
But is it possible to slow down such processes?
It turned out that yes. But with the help of one addition to the menu.
The researchers tried to find a way out of the situation. They conducted work with volunteers aged 65 to 80 years.
They were divided into two groups. One team was given a placebo, and the other was given blueberry powder. It turned out that the second group showed much better results.
The condition of their blood vessels was significantly better, as were their memory and attention.
The corresponding publication was published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN).
