Increase longevity thanks to rosemary

Rosemary contains many antioxidants, anti-bacterial, improves brain function thereby increasing human longevity.

The secret to longevity may be right in your garden. According to the New York Post, in the village of Acciaroli in southern Italy, people easily reach the age of 100, are very alert and almost do not suffer from cardiovascular disease or diseases related to the aging process. Scientists from the University of California (USA) and Sapienza University (Italy) discovered that rosemary, a spice that appears in most of Acciaroli's dishes, is an important reason why the residents here live to be 100 years old.

"The people of Acciaroli grow and eat rosemary every day," scientist Alan Maisel of the research team told AFP. For a long time, hRosemary has been recognized as having as many antioxidants as superfoods like pomegranates or blueberries. Some studies have shown that rosemary oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Thanks to the compound eucalyptol, this plant supports memory, improves brain function, and reduces anxiety. Rosemary can even slow the growth of cancer cells.

To take advantage of the benefits of rosemary, nutritionistsKristin Kirkpatrick from Cleveland Clinic (USA)It is recommended that each person should eat 2 tablespoons of rosemary per week by marinating meat, cooking soup or adding it to desserts.

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