A Russian doctor reveals the best nutrients for the brain

Dr. Oksana Mikhaliova, an endocrinologist and nutritionist, declared that the best food items for the brain are fish, nuts and eggs.

The expert indicated in an interview with the newspaper "Izvestia" that the diet developed by the University of Chicago scientists combines the most beneficial nutrients for the brain and the principles of nutrition, and showed high effectiveness in preventing neurodegenerative diseases. The main nutrients in this diet are fish, nuts, seeds, eggs, fruits and whole grains.

Eating foods rich in magnesium makes our brains bigger and healthier

"Fatty fish from cold seas are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for brain function," she says.

According to her, nuts and seeds are also rich in omega-3s, calcium, easily absorbable proteins, zinc and magnesium, all of which contribute to the functioning of the brain.

"Egg whites are an important source of easily absorbable protein. Egg yolks are an important source of vitamins A and D and minor nutritional components such as lecithin and choline, which are essential for maintaining the integrity of brain cells, as well as for the synthesis of neurotransmitters," she says.

And she adds: Fruits, regardless of their color, are rich in bioflavonoids, powerful antioxidants that protect brain cells from damage.

According to her, the last food item on the list is whole grains, which are an important source of group B vitamins necessary for the production of biologically active substances in the brain and for the transmission of nerve impulses between cells.

Benefits of sweet pepper for the elderly

Dr. Michael Ginzburg, a Russian nutrition expert, announced that sweet pepper is useful for the elderly to prevent atherosclerosis.

The expert points out that sweet pepper helps the elderly to prevent atherosclerosis, gout and diabetes, as well as high blood pressure.

According to him, sweet pepper contains carotenoids, dietary fiber, and various mineral elements, including potassium and magnesium, which help prevent cardiovascular disease. In addition, carotenoids also act as antioxidants. Therefore, sweet pepper should be added to the diet of people suffering from diabetes mellitus. Because the dietary fiber it contains slows down the absorption of sugar.

For her part, Russian nutritionist Ekaterina Markova points out that adding sweet pepper to the diet positively affects the health of people who are predisposed to cardiovascular disease, because it contains a high percentage of vitamin C, fiber and vitamin P.

A doctor in the Russian State Duma: E-cigarettes contain incomprehensible liquids similar to anti-freeze

State Duma deputy Mikhail Kiziev announced that electronic cigarettes do not save people from getting used to nicotine and contain incomprehensible liquids.
He explained that the Russian State Duma recently adopted a law banning the sale of electronic cigarettes on the Internet.

The parliamentarian said in a press conference held in the Russian "Novosti" agency: "We have not yet studied the effect of electronic smoking on the health of adolescents. But we already know that the liquids in electronic cigarettes contain substances that are not fully understood, similar to, for example, anti-freeze liquid."

The "Ross Potrip Nadzor" (Consumer Rights Watch) conducted a study in this regard and revealed, in particular, in electronic cigarette liquids the components of sterilizing and flavoring liquids. As for nicotine, its quantity in e-cigarettes is many times greater than it is in regular cigarettes.

He went on to say, “If e-cigarettes are portrayed as a deliverance from tobacco addiction then, as a physician, I can say that the increased nicotine content causes adolescents to smoke e-cigarettes, possibly leading to more severe addiction. Of course, it seriously affects health.” It has not yet been studied how this liquid changes after heating, when it passes through the heating element in the e-cigarette, and affects the adolescent's body."

In fact, scientists have been studying e-cigarettes and their effect on the human body for many years. For example, it turns out that the sweeter the taste of an e-liquid, the greater the chance of DNA damage to the oral epithelium.

Vladimir Sipyagin, first deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on Science and Higher Education, said: “Yes, there are still many clauses to be amended in the adopted law. We mentioned limitations, but not in full. For example, administrative fines or even liability are not specified. Criminal for repeated violations.Of course, this will be considered.