What is Resveratrol?



Resveratrol has been dubbed "The Fountain of Youth." Why? because it has anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and anti-cancer characteristics. (You can learn all about resveratrol's powerful anti-oxidant properties here.) It was first isolated in 1940 from the roots of the white hellebore plaant. It is also found in mulberries, peanuts, knotweed, and red wine. Plants produce resverotrol to defend themselves against bacteria and fungi caused by environmental stress and severe weather conditions.


Resvratrol made headlines in 2006 when scientists showed that overfed mice that were given resvratral were kept from gaining weight, their metabolism turning that of an equivalent of "Olympic marathoners", and slowed down their aging process. In humans, studies have demonstrated that resvrotrol is a potent anti-oxident with the ability to stop and inhibit platelets from sticking together. Not only this, but resvatrol has been show to have anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and anti-cancer characteristics. These important charateristics may help prevent free radical damage to our body and provide protective support to the blood vessels, helping us stay younger for longer. Resveratrol is readily absorbed, reaching peak blood levels in 30 minutes, and then rather rapidly cleared by the liver. Research shows that resveratrol helps your liver metabolize fat and helps break down stored fat contained in your tissue.


Preliminary resveratrol studies suggest that resveratrol might be an excellent antioxidant, can help extend exercise tolerance, and may help reduce memory loss. There is some evidence to support the claim that it may increase the ability to fight retroviruses such as HIV and herpes simplex.





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