Vitamin E 'helps older people move' - The Telegraph 24th January 2008

A diet rich in olive oil, nuts and green leafy vegetables could help to slow physical decline in the elderly, scientists say. Researchers monitoring the health of almost 700 people over the age of 65 found that those who consumed low levels of vitamin E struggled more with moving. The lead researcher, Dr Benedetta Bartali of Yale University School of Medicine, said: "Our results suggest that an appropriate dietary intake of vitamin E may help to reduce the decline in physical function among older persons."

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