The village of Acciaroli (Italy) has long been of interest to scientists. Experts have recorded a large number of centenarians in the village, who seemed to be insured against all common diseases and chronic diseases associated with aging.
Scientists from the Sapienza University of Rome and the San Diego School of Medicine presented the results of their research in the village of Acciaroli, which is part of the Cilento coast, where there is no industry, as it has the status of a national park. It turned out that most of the inhabitants of the village adhere to the Mediterranean diet, which involves the use of fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oil. About 700 out of 1,081 people living in the village have lived in the world for more than a century. Among them is Antonio Vassalo, who said at a press conference that the villagers eat only healthy food.
Antonio Amina's wife, a sprightly 93-year-old woman, added that they eat a lot of fish, fresh produce from the village, which they grow themselves. “We have our own rabbits and chickens. We exclusively buy local products. Our diet also includes a lot of olive oil,”said the old woman.
Alan Meisel, the cardiologist who leads the project, noted that the explanation for their longevity and vigor can lie in various factors - from the use of a large amount of herbs to an active lifestyle that builds the village itself on the residents of Acciaroli. The scientists were very surprised that the capillary vessels, which, as a rule, are pronounced in the elderly, did not stand out on the faces of centenarians. The study focused on 80 retirees, including 25 centenarians. “What we saw in Acciaroli is that everyone who wants to live long must monitor their diet and physical activity,” the scientists noted.
Inna Solntseva