Many grandparents think that if the metabolism gets worse, they should eat less or even be vegetarian. In fact, the wrong concept of health care may lead to malnutrition and accelerate aging. The doctor pointed out that with the increase of age, the human body will have the phenomenon of hormone reduction, poor metabolism and slow gastrointestinal peristalsis. It is suggested that people over the age of 50 should pay more attention to various vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals and form the habit of regular exercise. Modern people live longer and longer. In China, the average life expectancy of men is 76 years, and that of women can reach 83 years. Even after menopause, there are still 2 to 30 years to live. Chen Yongxing, president of Notre Dame Luodong Hospital, said that after entering the age of 50, with the decrease of antioxidants in the body, oxidation will aggravate aging, and more importantly, balanced intake of nutrition and correct dietary concept. Chen Yongxing pointed out that outpatient observation found that many mature people think that their metabolism is getting worse and they should eat as little as possible or even be vegetarian. If their teeth are bad, they will eat soft, not hard. The wrong concept of health care can easily lead to insufficient nutrition, long-term accumulation of fear of insufficient immunity, fatigue and accelerated aging. The older you get, the more you need a balanced diet. Chen Yongxing appealed that people over the age of 50 need to take a variety of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, such as vitamins C and E, as well as copper, zinc, selenium and iron, which will help to resist oxidation; Lycopene can inhibit cholesterol synthesis in vivo and strengthen vascular function; Vitamin A, lutein, vitamin B6, B 12 and other nutrients are beneficial to eye health. Subscribe to the health Aloha audio-visual channel, read health knowledge more easily, and pay attention to your health every day! Line @ ID: @:/lohas/article/16267/If metabolism deteriorates, eat less wrong ideas and accelerate aging Keywords: balanced diet, health care, aging, old age, Notre Dame Luodong Hospital, Chen Yongxing.