A gastroenterologist from the Russian Gerontological Research and Clinical Center of the Russian National Research Medical University said that unlimited consumption of ice cream can lead to the development of diseases of the cardiovascular system in the elderly. NI Pirogov Antonina Masharova.
The specialist noted that the composition of the product includes a large amount of saturated fat, the consumption of which leads to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in the vessels and deterioration of the heart muscle.
In addition, modern ice cream contains a large amount of sugar, which can affect the cognitive functions of an elderly person. According to Masharova, research shows that excessive sugar consumption in the elderly impairs memory and slows down the speed of perception.
The gastroenterologist emphasized that the consumption of foods containing large amounts of sugar and fat leads to an increase in body weight, changes in the intestinal microbiota and disruption of the gastrointestinal tract, which negatively affects the immune system of an elderly person. .
Cold foods are absorbed worse by the body, as they work the digestive system with a double and triple load. The doctor emphasizes that for older people this is fraught with exacerbation of any gastroenterological disorders.
Masharova emphasizes that moderation is important with any product. The gastroenterologist admits that it is sometimes possible for an elderly person to please himself with a small serving of ice cream on a hot summer day.
Source: Ferra
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