Do Resveratrol Supplements Really Work?
What is Resveratrol?
Resveratrol is a class of polyphenolic compounds called stilbenes. The compound is naturally created by vines, Japanese knotweed, pine trees, and other plants to fight against stress, injury and fungal injection. Resveratrol is also found in food sources such as grapes, blueberries, peanuts and cranberries. Red wine contains Resveratrol Supplements and has many health benefits in moderation.
Many years ago scientists dissected the components of red wine to see why it had certain health benefits. Unfortunately the Resveratrol supplement was tossed to the side as a "toxicant". Scientist still didn't understand what made French people so healthy. This is when the phrase "The French Paradox" was coined. The French people smoked, drank wine, ate fatty foods and still had a much lower rate of heart disease, cardiovascular disease, and obesity than the U.S.
In the early 90's scientists discovered that red grape skin contained the Resveratrol supplement and could be the answer to the French Paradox. Resveratrol Supplements have many health benefits and could add additional years to your life. Studies have shown that Resveratrol helps prevent damage to blood vessels, reduces bad cholesterol, slows down aging, reduces inflammation, fights off free radicals and helps cardiovascular health.
When this discovery was made many product manufactures jumped at the opportunity to manufacturer their own Resveratrol Supplements. The problem is not all Resveratrol supplements are created equal. The extraction process must be performed properly to insure the Resveratrol Supplements are pure enough to produce results. Resveratrol is vulnerable to light and oxygen and should be stored away from the sun light in a cool and dry location to protect its potency.
Recently this Anti Aging Miracle known as Resveratrol was featured on Oprah with Dr. OZ, 60 Minutes, MSNBC, Fox News, and CBS. This could very well be the answer to adding longer, healthier years to our lives.
To Your Health,
Kevin Cook