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The findings show that women with the highest flavonoid intakes had a 15 per cent lower risk of frailty, a 12 per cent reduced risk of impaired physical function and a 12 per cent lower risk of poor mental health<\/a> compared to those with the lowest intakes.<\/p>\n Fewer benefits were observed in men but higher flavonoid intake was still linked to a lower risk of poor mental health.<\/p>\n Scientists already knew that flavonoids \u2014 also found in berries, citrus fruits and apples \u2014 helped stave off conditions such as dementia<\/a>, \u00addiabetes<\/a> and heart disease<\/a>.<\/p>\n The joint study by universities in Belfast<\/a>, Australia<\/a> and the US<\/a> analysed data from 62,743 women and 23,687 men over a 24-year period.<\/p>\n READ MORE ON FOOD AND DRINK<\/p>\n It also drew on data from studies on health service staff including NHS<\/a> nurses, covering 121,701 women and 51,529 men.<\/p>\n Edith Cowan University’s Dr Nicola Bondonno said: “The goal of medical research is not just to help people live longer but to ensure they stay healthy for as long as possible.<\/p>\n “We know from previous research that people who have a higher flavonoid intake tend to live longer and they are also less likely to get any of the major chronic diseases<\/a> such as dementia, diabetes or heart disease.<\/p>\n “Our research shows that people who consume more flavonoids tend to age better.”<\/p>\n Study author Professor Aedin Cassidy added: “Flavonoids are well known for reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, supporting blood vessel health and even helping to maintain skeletal muscle mass. <\/p>\n “All of which are important for preventing frailty and maintaining physical function and mental health as we age.”<\/p>\n
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