Resveratrol is known to lower the risk of heart disease and cancer, and it’s becoming more popular now that it has been featured on shows like 60 Minutes and Oprah.
Resveratrol is known as a potent antioxidant, and resveratrol may also help prevent heart disease, cancer, and a host of other ailments.
Studies show that the French habit of drinking a glass or two of red wine per day can protect a person from developing certain chronic diseases.
Studies show that the French habit of drinking a glass or two of red wine per day can protect a person from developing certain chronic diseases.
You may wonder how alcohol consumption could benefit your health, especially knowing that alcohol keeps your body from absorbing nutrients, and that alcohol can cause a lot of problems.
The answer may lie in resveratrol and its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The resveratrol contained in red wine is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory power. Resveratrol may help to prevent blood vessel blockages by keeping the vessels clear and soft.
Resveratrol is more potent than Vitamin E in protecting against the oxidation of LDL, which has been linked to the onset of heart disease. It may also inhibit the growth of tumors, by blocking the Cox-2 enzyme.
Resveratrol is also found in the leaves and skins of red grapes. If you don’t drink, there are non-alcoholic wine drinks that are high in resveratrol, too.
Resveratrol can also be found in purple grape juice, the grapes themselves, and in peanuts. However, red wine contains more resveratrol than other sources- about three times as much as grape juice.
Resveratrol supplements are now widely sold, and they are usually in combination with grape seed extracts and other antioxidants.
Resveratrol does not have a recommended daily intake set forth by the FDA, but that’s because it’s new. It’s safe, with no risk of side effects or drug interaction.
With all the benefits of resveratrol, and the fact that using it carries no risk for you, there’s really no reason not to try it- but you should discuss it with your doctor first.
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