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Growing Evidence Links Resveratrol to Extended Life Span. Resveratrol is also gaining growing recognition for its promise in fighting age-related diseases ranging from dementia to diabetes. For example, the National Institutes of Health is currently sponsoring a clinical trial investigating Resveratrol’s ability to fight colon cancer.
Today, scientists around the world are studying resveratrol to determine how it helps fight aging and prolong life span. Current evidence suggests that Resveratrol exerts antioxidant effects, boosts energy production, and favorably alters patterns of gene expression.
According to prominent resveratrol investigator Dr. Milos Sovak, announced “There is no question that Resveratrol is one of the best free-radical scavengers and that it has many effects whose ramifications might affect not only longevity but also general health.” Among the life-prolonging benefits of Resveratrol supplementation demonstrated in the study were:
- increased insulin sensitivity
- lower blood sugar
- enhanced mitochondrial energy production
- improved motor function.
- inflammation and arthritis
- neuroprotection
Cardiovascular Health Resveratrol appears to act through several mechanisms to protect the cardiovascular system. Resveratrol may inhibit platelets from clumping together, thus reducing the risk of deadly blood clots that can lead to heart attack and stroke.18-21 Furthermore, resveratrol helps improve blood flow by exerting beneficial effects on the linings of small blood vessels, known as the endothelium. This is a critical finding, since endothelial dysfunction is believed to underlie the progression of atherosclerosis.22-24
CAUTION: Do not exceed recommended dose. Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
WARNING: KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL IS DAMAGED OR MISSING. STORE IN COOL DRY PLACE
References:
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19. Wang Z, Huang Y, Zou J, et al. Effects of red wine and wine polyphenol resveratrol on platelet aggregation in vivo and in vitro. Int J Mol Med. 2002 Jan;9(1):77-9.
20. Olas B, Wachowicz B. Resveratrol and vitamin C as antioxidants in blood platelets. Thromb Res. 2002 Apr 15;106(2):143-8.
21. Olas B, Wachowicz B, Saluk-Juszczak J, Zielinski T. Effect of resveratrol, a natural polyphenolic compound, on platelet activation induced by endotoxin or thrombin. Thromb Res. 2002 Aug 15;107(3-4):141-5.
22. Brito PM, Mariano A, Almeida LM, Dinis TC. Resveratrol affords protection against peroxynitrite-mediated endothelial cell death: A role for intracellular glutathione. Chem Biol Interact. 2006 Dec 15;164(3):157-66.
23. Novakovic A, Bukarica LG, Kanjuh V, Heinle H. Potassium channels-mediated vasorelaxation of rat aorta induced by resveratrol. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol. 2006 Nov;99(5):360-4.
24. Kim H, Deshane J, Barnes S, Meleth S. Proteomics analysis of the actions of grape seed extract in rat brain: technological and biological implications for the study of the actions of psychoactive compounds. Life Sci. 2006 Mar 27;78(18):2060-5. |
