Secrets of youth: the doctor told how to slow down aging

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Slowing down aging depends on internal processes in the body , and the use of expensive care products and the use of Botox is just a “decoration” of appearance. This is the opinion held by gerontologist Volodymyr Khavinson.

In the interview, the specialist emphasized that all aging processes begin from the inside: with the aging of brain, heart, and liver cells. “The aging process depends 30% on genetics, 15% on health care and 50% on lifestyle,” Havinson explained.

The right regimen

To slow down the aging process, you need to follow a routine (work during the day and sleep at night), go to bed no later than 11:30 p.m., since melatonin, which controls the endocrine system, is produced from 12:00 a.m. to 03:00 a.m. If a person does not follow these rules, then melatonin is not produced, and the aging process is accelerated.

Healthy nutrition

A healthy, moderate diet is also important. “It is important to limit the caloric content of food by approximately 30% by reducing the amount of carbohydrates and fats consumed. Simply put, you shouldn't focus on sweet and fatty foods, but pay attention to vegetables and fruits,” explained the expert. According to him, middle-aged and older people should give up pork and lamb and eat white meat and fish instead.

Sports

Important physical activity is a factor in maintaining health and youth. It should be daily. “First of all, this is vascular training, because the heart pumps only two-thirds of the blood. Vessels are responsible for the remaining third,” Havinson clarified. Therefore, it is necessary to take 5-10 thousand steps every day.

At the same time, he added that fitness, hockey and mountain skiing are contraindicated for people over 50 years old, as these are trauma-risky sports, and joints at this age usually do not withstand heavy loads. Therefore, physical activity should consist of smooth movements.

Dispensation

Timely dispensation is an important factor in prolonging youth, according to Havinson. Therefore, every year you need to do a cardiogram, measure the level of glucose and cholesterol.