Foods That Slow Down Vascular Aging and Health Developments

Expert Dietitian Selahattin Dönmez shared important information on protecting vascular health by listing five key foods that slow down vascular aging. The statements also covered the risks of unconscious vitamin D use, research on gut health, and losses from the art world.

Five Foods That Protect Vascular Health

Healthy nutrition is of great importance to reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and blocked arteries.

Protecting the endothelial layer lining the inner surface of blood vessels contributes to the healthy continuation of blood circulation.

Foods That Slow Down Vascular Aging

Olive oil protects the internal structure of vessels and raises HDL cholesterol thanks to the oleic acid and polyphenols it contains.

Sardines and anchovies increase nitric oxide production and reduce inflammation with their high omega-3 content.

Chocolate, Seeds, and Black Grapes

Dark chocolate increases nitric oxide synthesis and supports the endothelial layer thanks to epicatechins, which are polyphenols.

Pumpkin seeds provide vascular elasticity with their L-arginine content, while black grapes lower oxidative stress with their structure rich in anthocyanins.

Warnings Regarding Vitamin D Use

A publication in the British Medical Journal stated that unnecessary vitamin D use carries risks such as kidney stones and damage.

It was stated that in older individuals with normal blood vitamin D levels, unconscious supplement use can lead to a rapid decline in cognitive functions.

Gut Health and Kefir Study

The effects of kefir were examined in a study conducted at Uludağ University, Department of Gastroenterology.

As a result of the research, it was found that kefir improves symptoms and inflammation markers in inflammatory bowel diseases.

Loss in the Music World

Artist Alpay, one of the prominent names in Turkish pop music, passed away at the age of 91.

The artist's death deeply plunged the music community and his fans into grief.