What are the benefits of eating oranges in winter for the elderly?

　　As people age or due to various stresses, they will feel physical discomfort, and the main manifestation is the deterioration of visceral function. The most common is fatty liver . If left unchecked, the function of the liver will decline day by day and accelerate the aging of the human body. According to Ms. Kyoko Honda, MD, a Japanese nutritionist, preventing fatty liver requires the intake of a water-soluble vitamin called "inositol".

　　Inositol is one of the B vitamins and is a component of phospholipids in cell membranes. Because it can make lipids flow smoothly in the body and prevent them from gathering, it can effectively prevent fatty liver. In addition, myo-inositol can promote the metabolism of cholesterol, so it is also helpful in preventing arteriosclerosis. Moreover, myo-inositol can also act on the brain nerve Cells transport nutrients and are indispensable substances for maintaining normal nerves. If there is insufficient inositol, it will cause hair loss Or problems such as underdevelopment.

　　Ms. Honda also pointed out how to effectively absorb myo-inositol, that is, eat more fruits such as oranges, watermelons, melons, grapefruits, and peaches. And because myo-inositol is a water-soluble vitamin, there is no need to worry about excessive intake. The effect is better if taken together with other B vitamins or choline. In addition, peanuts, tomato salad and animal liver are also rich in inositol.