Gap Fill - Level 5

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Help may be here if you want to keep the and grey hair away and slow down the aging . New research says that eating green vegetables can delay the of aging. Researchers say that broccoli and avocado in have a compound that slows down the we at. It is also in green fruit and is called NMN. It helps slow down the of getting old. Scientists say NMN can also refresh the . It helps restore levels of energy production in our that weaken as we age. It also helps reduce weight and the worsening of our vision.

The is from the USA's Washington University School of Medicine. Professor Shinichiro Imai said: "We have shown a to slow the physiological that we see in mice. This means older mice have and energy levels resembling that of mice." Professor Imai said NMN reduced the usual signs of aging. These include weaker muscles, poor liver , lower bone density and poorer eyesight. The our metabolism changes over time and leads to energy levels has been a puzzle for decades. This latest research casts light on this.

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