The signs of denial and anxiety over aging permeate every aspect of our lives. We have no role models for growing old gracefully, only for postponing it. Just as our fear of memory loss can create actual memory decline, the dread of aging may be taking its toll on many other body systems. In these respect, at first, we have to discuss about the background of the youth & the antonym aging process. In the several studies, it is proved that the free radical is the main culprit in this area. So, we have to know what free radical is. |
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Over half of the population over the age of 65 years has hypertension and/or diabetes. Dietary recommendations for the elderly to reduce or control these conditions include the reduction of fat, sugar, and sodium intake. Dietary fat should consist of roughly equal quantities of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated types in order to reduce cholesterol intake. Sugar intake should be decreased to reduce overall caloric intake and also because of the suggestion that sugar may synergize the hypertensive effect of sodium. |
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