These Plant Compounds May Slow Aging and Improve Immunity, Research Shows

Key TakeawaysResearch shows that plant polyphenols have anti-aging properties.Polyphenols can be found in many plant foods, like berries, coffee, green tea, and walnuts.Nutrition experts recommend getting polyphenols from plant foods instead of supplements. Fruits and vegetables rich in plant polyphenols may support longevity, according to a recent review published in the journal Nutrients. Plant polyphenols have anti-aging properties that may slow brain aging, improve immune function, and protect against aging-related diseases. “When we say that polyphenols have ‘anti-aging properties,’ it means that these compounds found abundantly in plant-based foods may help slow down or mitigate the processes associated with aging at a cellular and molecular level,” Amy Kimberlain, RDN, CDCES, a Miami-based registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, told Verywell in an email. In addition to slowing cellular aging, eating more polyphenol-rich foods can also h...