Eating cranberries can apparently extend human life . The researchers concluded the National Institute on Aging in Baltimore in a study published in " Experimental Gerontology " .
According to researchers , a substance contained in cranberries are able to combat cancer-causing substances and oxidative stress . Its function can also apply at any age .
" Our conclusion is cranberries as fruit are popular and plentiful in number may be an alternative as an anti- aging drug for people of all ages , " said the study's leader Yaning Sun , as quoted Tribunnews.com of Medical Daily .
Age is important because it reflects the stages of change and adjustment which has its own . Basically , the stages of one's life is divided into three phases, namely molecular , fisiologika , and cognitive .
In the molecular phase , the necessary adjustments include gene expression and oxidative damage as a result of important molecules in the body . Then on stage of physiology , our body begins to lose its ability to cope with stress and metabolic changes . Finally, the cognitive aspects associated with a decrease in locomotor activity , learning , and memory or recollection .
" The complexity of the stages of life reflects the challenges to make the intake that is able to extend the lifetime of a person , " said Yaning .
Cranberry is believed to be able to meet the needs of each stage . Unlike curcumin is known only useful in those younger .
The researchers conducted the study at 100-200 flies were divided into three groups of these life stages . Found, each group was given a supplement of cranberry flies undergo life extension of 25-30 per cent compared to those without .
