Resveratrol Supplements Reviewed

Obesity is a major problem in Western cultures, increasing the likelihood of diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and osteoarthritis. A simple solution may be to eat less, in what is known in the scientific community and caloric restriction. It is well documented in several animal and cellular models, that a 30-50% calorie restriction, not [...]

Two recent studies point to resveratrol as a possible therapeutic tool for HIV. In a recent 2010 study in the Journal of Cellular Biology, researchers observed that an HIV protein, called Tat, that is critical for activating various HIV proteins and helps the replication of the virus, can be inactivated by the SIRT1 protein. However, it was observed that when the HIV virus infected cells, it initially will shut down any SIRT1 activity. One of the major findings that the researchers made through this study was that resveratrol could reactivate SIRT1 activity in the affected cells. This was a breakthrough [...]

Resveratrol, a phytochemical found in red grapes and red wine and attributed with several health therapeutic qualities, is now reported to be successful in treating human alcoholic fatty liver disease. Scientists from the University of South Florida Health Sciences Center in Tampa reported their success using resveratrol to treat liver diseases like cirrhosis and fibrosis. [...]

In a new study presented at the conference of the Society for Neuroscience in Atlanta, it was revealed that resveratrol considerably lowered the chances of having a stroke. This study proves that resveratrol directly impacts on the brain functions and protects against stroke and it is in line with other research findings that have established [...]

A new study reported in the journal of the Endocrine Society, Endocrinology, has provided useful insights about resveratrol and its impacts on people suffering from diabetes. Previous studies have already established that consuming resveratrol leads to benefits in diabetic patients, but the latest research has brought forth the mechanism by which resveratrol actually does so. [...]

Latest research with resveratrol has found some hope-giving results for people suffering from pancreatic cancer and who undergo chemotherapy with little respite. Pancreatic cancer cells are tough to destroy and highly resilience in the face of chemotherapy. This is because pancreas are mainly involved in producing and flushing enzymes into the duodenum, and in the [...]

A new study has shown that resveratrol can be the alternative to Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) that is used extensively in the treatment of menopausal symptoms but that is also attributed with dire side effects like breast cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Resveratrol is already linked to benefits like high energy levels and enhanced muscle strength. [...]

Many are curious about the health benefits of resveratrol. With extensive research and experiments, it will take over a long period of time to really determine the long term health benefits that resveratrol can produce. Resveratrol is located in red wine, so if you have been drinking red wine in moderation you may have already [...]

Today, many people are focused on learning about new ways to become healthier. A good percentage of society is unhealthy, so why wouldn’t we try to find new ways to improve our health. Resveratrol is located in red wine, which may be heart healthy after all. Of course, you should only consume red wine in [...]

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, [...]