Resveratrol Supplements Reviewed

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]