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First, there’s an important distinction to understand between types of juice.
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There are manystore-bought juices or fruit drinksthat are essentially just fruit concentrate and added sugar.
Carrot juice
Carrots contain numerous antioxidants that canimprove your health as you age.
For instance, carrots are rich in lutein, which is known to helpimprove eye and brain health.
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Pink grapefruits also hold these compounds, but they have one that is calledlycopene.
Research published inFood Science & Nutritionfound that lycopene had “rejuvenating” effects on the skin of middle-aged participants.
So, if you’re a grapefruit fan, try a glass of this juice to slow aging.
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Wheatgrass juice
Let’s be honest,wheatgrassjuice tastes pretty awful.
But the health benefits and anti-aging properties are well worth the grassy flavors.
Wheatgrass is also extremely high inchlorophyll, the compound that makes many plants green.
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This is because of its ability to reduce the bioavailability of carcinogensor substances that can cause cancerin your body.
A previous version of this story was published on February 10, 2022.
It has been updated to include additional copy and proofreading revisions, additional research, and updated contextual links.
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