Archive | April, 2009

Resveratrol & Antioxidants

The antioxidant resveratrol is only the most recent beneficial discovery, further proving that no man-made drug can beat the disease-fighting and health-enhancing properties of Nature’s bounty. When the body is nourished in the physical sense, it has a better chance of surviving an onslaught from an invading virus or bacteria. Resveratrol is found in the [...]

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Resveratrol Studies – Discovering the Benefits

Scientific research shows that resveratrol can slow the functional decline and aging of mice that are on a regular diet, but it hasn’t been proven to increase lifespan if started at what’s considered “middle age”. A National Institute on Aging (NIA) study supports a 2006 finding that resveratrol enhances the lifespan and health of older, [...]

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Resveratrol Quality

Resveratrol, extracted from grapes, blueberries, and many types of nuts, is enjoying a boost in popularity these days. It has many purported health and anti-aging benefits. Many different brands of resveratrol supplements are on the market, and some of the more unscrupulous manufacturers make disease-fighting claims that are expressly forbidden by the FDA- and their [...]

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Resveratrol & Cancer

Recent research has shown that the antioxidant resveratrol, naturally found in grape skins and blueberries, may weaken pancreatic cancer cells, and make them more susceptible to chemo. It seems to make tumors more sensitive, while decreasing the sensitivity of normal cells. Researchers treated cancer cells with 50 mg of resveratrol, then iodized them to mimic [...]

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Resveratrol & Calorie Restriction

It seems that resveratrol is making inroads with the mainstream media. In case you haven’t seen it, Dr. Oz was on the Oprah show, talking about different ways to reverse the aging process. For the average person, there are two main ways to minimize the signs of aging. One is caloric restriction, which is a [...]

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Resveratrol Aging Study

Resveratrol, a chemical produced by plants as a defense mechanism, might be the beneficial compound in red wine. This compound may improve the body’s anti-aging response, and in turn quality of life, according to a National Institute on Aging/Harvard Medical School joint study. Other studies have found that resveratrol lengthens lifespan in insects, fish, and [...]

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