Natalie Komova, MD, and Dana Ellis Hannes, MD, a senior fellow at the University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center, chose their favorite longevity beverage. Eat This Doesn’t Write About This!

According to Natalia Komova, most people in the “blue zones”, that is, regions with the highest human density in the world for 100 years or more, prefer to drink water. He states that water is essential for prolonging life, as it helps the body remove toxins, maintain normal blood pressure, transport nutrients, balance electrolytes, and boost metabolism.

Komova notes that residents of the “blue zone”, especially in Sardinia and Ikaria, are not inclined to deprive themselves of high-quality dry red wine. According to him, red wine contains large amounts of resveratrol – an antioxidant that helps lower “bad” LDL cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation and prevent damage to blood vessels. But the expert warns that you can not drink more than one glass a day.

Dana Ellis Hannes recommends paying attention to black coffee, which is consumed daily by many longevity people in the Mediterranean. “Coffee beans are packed with antioxidants, polyphenols, and other anti-inflammatory substances and may be associated with longevity and a lower risk of chronic disease,” he explained.

According to Hannes, tea is also part of the daily diet in many “blue zones”, particularly in Okinawa, where residents can drink large amounts of green tea all day. Ikarians prefer herbal teas containing rosemary, dandelion and wild sage, while Sardinians prefer thistle tea, which is believed to cleanse the liver. “Green tea is rich in catechins and polyphenols, which have antioxidant properties and prevent disease by fighting free radicals, regulating cholesterol levels, stabilizing blood pressure, and increasing cell division,” said Komova.

Experts often recommend drinking black tea. This beverage may lower blood sugar, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, improve cholesterol, and protect gut health. Longevity people often drink the tea without sweetener and add a slice of lemon or some fresh mint to taste.