The Secrets of Ikaria: Why Its Residents Live Longer and Healthier Lives

If you are looking for tips on living a long, healthy life, look no further than Greek coffee, which, according to scientists, is a key ingredient in staying youthful!

Nowadays, human life expectancy has increased significantly. Of course, some people live a lot longer than others, and many reside on the island of Ikaria.

Many scientists have made their way to Ikaria to find answers about why locals here live longer.

New York Times best-selling author Dan Buettner and his team declared Ikaria one of only six Blue Zones worldwide.

A Blue Zone is where the environment is conducive to old age. In Ikaria, it was found that residents here are several times more likely to reach the age of 90+ compared to normal.

On Ikaria, instances of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes are significantly lower, and dementia is rare.

Some of the most important findings of studies conducted here concern Greek coffee, which locals consume every day.

Greek coffee is not only a huge part of Greek culture but is now viewed as a good drink for our health.

Extensive research on Greek coffee has revealed strong antioxidant ingredients linked to good heart function, protection from type II diabetes, and much more.

The study of Ikaria examined residents aged 55 to 100. It investigated the relationship between coffee consumption and its impact on the health levels of the island's elderly residents. The results showed that over 87% of participants consumed Greek coffee daily and had the best arterial health, with their arteries behaving like much younger people's.

Researchers assume that certain ingredients in Greek coffee, such as the antioxidants mentioned above, will likely improve arterial function, increasing the body's ability to absorb nitric oxide. Even for those suffering from high blood pressure, coffee consumption improved endothelial function.

Researchers concluded that Greek coffee, with its rich polyphenols and antioxidant content, seems to have a wide variety of health benefits, giving us more reason to grab that briki!

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