Many people want to age well and they did lot of things to make it done. Research from around the world suggests that eating more black tea, berries, citrus fruits, and apples may be beneficial.

Researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (US), Queen’s University Belfast (UK), and Edith Cowan University (Australia) discovered that foods high in flavonoids may help reduce the risk of frailty, diminished physical function, and poor mental health—all of which are important aspects of unhealthy aging.

According to Dr. Nicola Bondonno, an adjunct lecturer at Edith Cowan, “the goal of medical research is not just to help people live longer but to ensure they stay healthy for as long as possible.” He also stated, “those who consume more flavonoids tend to age better.”

Higher flavonoid intake has been linked to longer lifespans and a lower risk of developing major chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and dementia, according to previous research.

According to the study, which examined data from 23,687 men and 62,743 women over a 24-year period, women who consumed the most flavonoids were 15% less likely to experience frailty, 12% less likely to experience impaired physical function, and 12% less likely to experience poor mental health than those who consumed the fewest.

Higher flavonoid intake was associated with a decreased risk of poor mental health, however less relationships were seen in men.

“It is well known that flavonoids can help prevent frailty and preserve physical function and mental health as we age by lowering oxidative stress and inflammation, promoting blood vessel health, and even helping to maintain skeletal muscle mass,” Queens professor Aedin Cassidy said.

Additionally, the study found that people who had three servings of flavonoid-rich food each day had a 15% reduced chance of poor mental health in men and a 6% to 11% lower risk in women for all three ageing outcomes.

“All things considered, these results highlight how basic dietary changes can improve overall quality of life and help optimize healthy aging,” said Harvard Professor Eric Rimm.