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Anti Aging Drinks

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What are some anti aging drinks?

Of course, we can always use acai or blue berries, barley or soya milk as those listed in Top 10 Anti aging foods and make them into juices. Alternatively, we can also consider the recommended drinks below.

Green tea is definitely considered as one of the anti aging drinks. The healthful properties of green tea are hugely attributed to polyphenols, chemicals with potent antioxidant properties. Green tea has anti oxidants and anti inflammatory properties that will help get rid of free radicals. Green tea also reduces the risk of damages from ultraviolet rays, hence decreasing your risk of skin cancer.

Green tea has more catechins than black tea. The catechin in green tea is known as epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG.  One cup of this tea contains 20 to 35 mg of EGCG.   EGCG exceeds the potency of Vitamin C by 100 times and 25 times more potent than vitamin E.   The antioxidant agents slow the signs of aging externally and provide beneficial nutrients for overall health when taken orally.  It also calms our nerves due to the amino acid L-Theanine found in green tea. Green tea also promotes digestion and improves mental processes.

Red Wine or Dark Grape Juice

Red wine is reputed to be good for our heart. But besides this very quality, red wine can also fight the effects of aging and is one of an extremely good source of anti aging drinks.

The reason is simple- Red wine is high in a type of polyphenol known as flavonoids which are antioxidants. One of the most studied anti oxidants is resveratrol, which comes from grape skins and seeds. Antioxidants help to stop free radicals from damaging our cells. Resveratrol helps prevent cancer and inhibiting tumor growth.

Tests conducted by doctors disclosed that the skin and seeds of grapes present a lot of benefits such as:

1) Maintain healthy blood pressure and beneficial cardiovascular health
2) Prevents blood clots
3) Protects the blood vessels
4) keeps good cholesterol
5) Fight Diabetes and prevents obesity
6) Prevents age marks

Along with many vital nutrients like Vitamin C and E, red wine and grape juice also contains other advantageous elements like calcium and phosphorus, which boost our immune system and overall well being.

Water

Lastly, humans are made up of 65% water while a child may be hovering around 75%.

Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily in order to remain healthy. Water helps us eliminates the toxins from your body. Try not to rely on thirst alone. Drink often and choose from nutritious fluids like fruit and vegetable juices, soups, low fat milk and teas. A lack of water causes toxins and harmful chemicals accumulated in skin cells and also resulting in formation of wrinkles. So, don’t forget to drink your eight 8-ounce glasses of daily. It is an essential anti aging drink for all mankind.