The main “longevity vitamins” have been identified

and minerals necessary for a long and healthy life. Scientists note that “from this point of view, our diet is terrible, and we age much faster”. . As the lead author of the study, Bruce Ames, noted, they are the ones that ensure healthy aging.

A total of 41 substances were isolated, including 14 known vitamins (A, B-1, B-2, B-6, B-12, C, D, E, K, biotin, choline, folic acid and niacin) and 16 essential minerals, including calcium, chloride, chromium, cobalt, copper, iodine and iron. In addition, experts singled out two types of omega-3 acids and nine amino acids in a special group.

Scientists call them “longevity vitamins”. Ames emphasized that it's important to eat a varied diet rather than taking supplements to get these elements. Firstly, the body absorbs nutrients much better from food, and secondly, in this way, the risk of hypervitaminosis is minimized.

According to nutritionist Robin Foroutan, this means that you need to include in the diet as much plant food as possible. “Think of it as a therapeutic serving of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and all the other goodies that nature has prepared for us,” she said.