Frailty Leads to a Shorter Painful Life? [Surprising FIX]
By
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Posted March 20, 2024
Aging sure isn’t for sissies. You have to be tough as nails to manage it gracefully.
Everything gets a bit more challenging. Whether it’s diet, exercise, or reducing specific risk factors, you often have to work harder to get the same results.
Eventually, all the so-called “diseases of aging” start nipping at your heels, from diabetes to heart disease.
But one of the worst obstacles you can face is frailty… becoming weak and delicate despite your best efforts to avoid it.
However, research reveals that some age-old advice could be a valuable tool for staying strong and healthy well into your golden years.
And did I mention it’s TASTY too?…
You know that saying about eating an apple a day, right?
Well, it turns out following the wisdom in that old chestnut may not just help you steer clear of the doctor’s office…
A daily dose of apples could help you fight back against frailty if you’re a senior.
Let’s face it. We don’t talk about frailty nearly enough. It can rob you of your independence and destroy your quality of life.
When it develops, even minor tasks often become monumental. Eventually, you may even need help with everyday things like buttoning your shirt, eating, and getting around your home.
Even worse, frailty puts you at a higher risk for…
- falls
- broken bones
- disability
- hospitalizations
- premature death
In other words, it’s a recipe for a shorter, more painful life.
Seniors are typically told to stay active, maintain muscle mass, work on balance, and eat enough protein to avoid the condition. And I absolutely agree.
ALL of those steps ARE vital for healthy aging and reducing frailty risk. But there’s something critical missing from this list… flavonols.
Flavonols are phytochemicals with a variety of health benefits. They’re found naturally in many fruits and vegetables. And research reveals these compounds could send your frailty risk PLUMMETING.
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that getting 10 milligrams or more of flavonols daily is associated with a 20 percent drop in frailty risk.
Quercetin was the nutrient MOST strongly linked with that risk reduction. And it just so happens that apples are LOADED with around 4.4 mg of quercetin alone.
You can load up on various frailty-fighting flavonols by eating more apples, leafy green vegetables, onions, broccoli, and berries. To boost quercetin eat more citrus fruits, onions, parsley, sage, tea, and (occasionally) red wine.
And, of course, supplements are available as well.
P.S. Apples and other flavanol-rich foods are tools for your anti-frailty kit. But a multiprong approach is the BEST way to stay strong and independent. Combat frailty and muscle loss with this “band exercise.”
Source:
Oei S, et al., Higher intake of dietary flavonols, specifically dietary quercetin, is associated with lower odds of frailty onset over 12 years of follow-up among adults in the Framingham Heart Study. Am J Clin Nutr. 23 Jul;118(1):27-33. doi: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.04.013. Epub 23 Apr 13. PMID: 37061164; PMCID: PMC10447475.
Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.
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