Resveratol for a healthier longer life

Resveratol is a natural solution which helps reduce risk of heart-related illness, and is likely to play an important role in preventing cancer. A wide body of research indicates Resveratol can also mop up harmful free radicals and reduce premature aging.

What is resveratol?

The Resveratol story really began when a scientist from Bordeaux University in France, observed that even though the French diet is relatively rich in saturated fats, they experience relatively low rates of coronary heart disease. Many theories have been put forward to try and explain this - and Resveratol, found in red wine, has emerged as a key player.

What are the real resveratol benefits? In reality, there are probably a combination of factors but the benefits really came to the fore in the 1990s. Research by Renaud examined the widely-held view that Resveratol prevents the narrowing of the arteries due to the formation of plaques. This research was inconclusive and so the resveratol benefits remained open to debate.

However, positive resveratrol effects have also been observed in terms of its ability to combat harmful free radicals in our systems. Studies also suggested a resveratrol source, such as red wine, has the ability to restore blood flow to an area that has previously experienced deficient blood flow.  Other positive resveratrol effects suggested from research include cancer prevention and treatment and life extension.

Sinclair, Baur and Rafael de Cabo identified that a resveratrol supplement could offset the bad effects of a high calorie diet and expand the lifespan of mice.

They were not able to say exactly why a resveratrol supplement could do this, but it was suggested that, by activating the Sirt-1 gene in humans, resveratol provides a key to extending lifespan. Sirt-1 mimics the effects of calorie restriction which is known to extend lifespan. A resveratrol dosage may therefore offer the benefits of calorie restriction without following such a severe dietary regime.

A resveratrol supplement versus red wine

What is the best resveratol to take? Why not just drink lots of red wine?

For wine lovers, it might be wonderful to think that by drinking red wine they could absorb the right amount of resveratol to replicate the effects seen by researchers in mice.

In fact, the mice received a very large daily dose equal to around 750-1500 bottles of red wine a day. Human trials have not been completed, but red wine is probably not a practical solution to ensure safe and sufficient resveratol metabolism.

This is why we suggest you buy resveratol in the form of Resveratrol Pro because it’s one of the best resveratol preparations as it also contains beneficial epigallocatechin gallate (EPCG), quercetin and Vitamin E.

EPCG - also known as a catechin - is predominantly found in green tea, and regular green tea drinkers have lower chances of developing heart disease and certain types of cancer.

Quercetin is a powerful anti-oxidant found in apple skins and red onions and is known to reduce depression, fatigue and anxiety. It is also a natural anti-histamine and an anti-inflammatory.

Vitamin E is the most powerful anti-oxidant in the lipid (fat) phase in the human body. The natural form of Vitamin E included in Resveratol Pro is more active and better absorbed than in synthetic versions.

Side effects and resveratol dosage

When you buy resveratol in this form, the advised dosage is 1 to 3 Resveratrol Pro capsules daily, but it should not be taken by pregnant women or mothers who are breast-feeding.

Also, if you suffer from a platelet deficiency or blood-clotting problems, or you are taking blood thinning drugs, you should only use Resveratrol under medical supervision.

For most of us, the resveratol health benefits are very clear: Resveratrol can reduce heart and cancer risks and increase your chances of living a longer, happier life. And, of course, a resveratrol supplement is a more sobering alternative to drinking an awful lot of red wine!

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