Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Vitamin E can help older people maintain physical activity

According to scientists, by vitamin E older people can save energy and physical activity, according to Reuters. The researchers measured levels of certain vitamins in the blood of 698 people aged 65 years in Italy. Then spent three tests: a short walk, balance and rise from a sitting position to secure their condition. After the tests, the participants exercise with a low content of vitamin E less than those with concentrations of vitamin E were higher. The values of other vitamins: folic acid, B-6, B-12 and D had no effect on the test results, U.S. researchers reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The scientists have found that a low concentration of vitamin E is associated with reduced physical activity. Vitamin E is the most active antioxidant that protects cell membranes from free radicals is that. Damage to cells, tissues and organs Vitamin E is also in the formation of red blood cells. But some studies carried out earlier showed that the consumption of vitamin E in large quantities can cause the risk of death. Scientists say that the next study, they try to determine the optimal level of vitamin E for the elderly to maintain their physical activity.

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