This Small Remote Italian Village Has The Most Inhabitants That Are Over 100 years old!

This Small Remote Italian Village Has The Most Inhabitants That Are Over 100 years old!

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Beautiful Amalfi coast might have a secret elixir of life which everybody was looking for centuries already. The small village Acciaroli, located on the south of Napoli is famous for its fishing villages nearby, ancient architectural sites, breathtaking hills and of course one of the most romantic coasts. But this is not everything that makes this destination outstanding. Besides its historical and natural beauty, here is an impressive number of locals, where every one out of 10 living over 100 years old. This phenomenon interested the researches, both Italian and American who built a team earlier this year to study the residents and find out how do they manage to live long and healthy.

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After analyzing the blood of 81 elderly people it was revealed that these people have an incredibly low level of adrenomedullin. This is a hormone which boosts blood circulation and supplies nutrients to the body. At the same time it also takes away effectively the products of waste from the body. So, by the end of the day, these old people have the same levels as those of who are in their twenties or thirties.

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So far, scientists believe it is caused by a healthy diet, basing on rich consumption of fish, herbs and vegetables, plus exercise and of course genetics. Locals do consume a lot of olive oil, work in the garden and eat home raise chicken and rabbits. All in all it brings to such results.

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Plus, don't forget about the fresh, healthy air which is one of the greatest benefits of living by the sea. If you wish to renew your health and just take a look at how Italian village lives, don't hesitate to book your next trip with Vacations Cruise Travels.