Sumber : foodandwine, Stacey Leasca. 14 Mei 2025

The global anti-aging market is valued at around $52.44 billion, according to Grand View Research, and it is only expected to grow from here. However, instead of investing in various lotions and potions that may or may not effectively contribute to healthy aging, a group of scientists suggests that the fountain of youth could be hiding in your fridge.

A 2016 research review in the Journal of Nutritional Science explains that flavonoids are "a group of natural substances … found in fruits, vegetables, grains, bark, roots, stems, flowers, tea, and wine." Vegetables use them to help grow and defend against plaque buildup. They also provide the vibrant colors found in fruits, vegetables, and flowers. "Currently, there are about 6,000 flavonoids that contribute to the colourful pigments of fruits, herbs, vegetables, and medicinal plants," the study stated.

Flavonoids are well known for reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, supporting blood vessel health, and even helping to maintain skeletal muscle mass — all of which are important for preventing frailty and maintaining physical function and mental health as we age," professor Aedin Cassidy from Queens University Belfast, and senior author of the study, shared. "Our research shows that people who consume more flavonoids tend to age better."