Tag Archives: Resveratrol Research

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 & 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 Guide – Part 2

SiRT1 has been discovered as the gene that lengthens lifespan through caloric restriction. When food is limited, SiRT1 is used to break down fat stores as a source of energy. It’s part of the body’s defense against starvation. Animal experiments show that this gene is activated through caloric restriction, thereby lengthening lifespan, aiding in the [...]

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Resveratrol Guide – Part 1

A lot of nutrients, like pantethine, carnosine, and DHA are known for their metabolism boosting and anti-aging properties. Most nutrients have some beneficial effect on the body. But, resveratrol may be at the top of the heap- it’s a prime anti-aging compound, with an extra fat-burning bonus! The pharmaceutical companies are cashing in- coming out [...]

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