Resveratrol
A powerful antioxidant that is produced by some plants to protect against environmental stresses.
Health benefits:
· Resveratrol inhibits blood platelet aggregation that can lead to dangerous clots that can cause heart attacks and strokes.
· Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant that can help prevent cell damage caused by free radicals.
· Resveratrol has been proven to fight cancer in vitro at all three stages; (1) initiation, (2) promotion, (3) progression.
· Resveratrol has been shown to be beneficial to health by lowering cholesterol and preventing cell oxidation, an important factor in the prevention of cancer and ageing too quickly.
In addition to the benefits mentioned previously, resveratrol has been tested for its ability to stop pain, stop the growth of the bacteria that causes stomach ulcers that can lead to cancer, protect immune cells, protect DNA, protect against skin cancer, and many other conditions. As pointed out earlier, recently resveratrol became the first-ever supplement known to activate a longevity gene.
Where to find it:
Resveratrol is found naturally in certain vines, pine trees, red wine, grapes, blueberries, peanuts, and various other plants. It is also found in dietary supplements including: red wine extracts, grape seed pills and extracts, and polygonum cuspidatum extracts among others.
