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American Focus > Blog > Health and Wellness > Tea, berries, dark chocolate and apples could lead to a longer life span, flavonoid study finds
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Tea, berries, dark chocolate and apples could lead to a longer life span, flavonoid study finds

Last updated: June 3, 2025 9:50 am
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New research has found that a diet rich in flavonoids, such as tea, berries, dark chocolate, and apples, could have significant health benefits and potentially extend lifespan. A study conducted by researchers from Queen’s University Belfast, Edith Cowan University Perth (ECU), and the Medical University of Vienna and Universitat Wien revealed that consuming a diverse range of flavonoid-rich foods can lower the risk of developing serious health conditions.

Flavonoids are bioactive compounds found in plant foods like tea, blueberries, strawberries, oranges, apples, grapes, and even red wine and dark chocolate. The study, published in Nature Food, tracked over 120,000 participants aged 40 to 70 for more than a decade. It concluded that increasing the diversity of flavonoids in one’s diet could help prevent conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurological diseases.

Professor Aedín Cassidy from Queen’s University Belfast highlighted the importance of consuming a variety of flavonoids for optimal health benefits. She explained that different flavonoids work in different ways to improve various aspects of health, such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and inflammation. The study also found that individuals who consumed a wide range of flavonoids had a lower risk of mortality and chronic diseases compared to those with a limited intake.

Dr. Benjamin Parmenter, a Research Fellow at ECU and co-lead of the study, emphasized the significance of a flavonoid-diverse diet. He pointed out that consuming around 500 mg of flavonoids per day was associated with a 16% lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 10% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and respiratory diseases. Increasing the diversity of flavonoids in one’s diet further reduced the risk of these conditions.

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Professor Tilman Kuhn from the Medical University of Vienna underscored the importance of dietary diversity in flavonoid intake. He stated that the study’s findings support the notion that consuming colorful foods rich in flavonoids is essential for maintaining good health. The study aligns with recent dietary guidelines recommending an increase in flavonoid consumption for overall health benefits.

The researchers concluded that simple dietary swaps, such as drinking more tea and eating more berries and apples, could help individuals increase their intake of flavonoid-rich foods and improve their long-term health. By incorporating a variety of flavonoid-rich foods into their diet, individuals can benefit from a range of bioactive compounds that promote overall well-being.

In light of these findings, the study provides valuable insights into the potential health benefits of a diverse flavonoid-rich diet and highlights the importance of incorporating a variety of plant-based foods into one’s daily meals.

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