Resveratrol is a nutrient that has been in the news lately -- most notably on 60 Minutes* last month. It is a nutrient that has some pretty interesting antioxidant properties that seem to help support cardiovascular health. Resveratrol is found in smaller amounts in red wine, blueberries, peanuts, and cranberries.
Taking a Resveratrol supplement may be a great option to increase our intake of this potentially beneficial polyphenol, and support cardiovascular health.
While diet and exercise are important components to any healthy lifestyle, there are those of us who are reluctant to impose restrictions on our chocolate intake. Besides, dark chocolate has its own set of health benefits. **
Resveratrol is now available through Mountain Naturals. We have carried the formula for years through our sister company, DaVinci Laboratories, but are now offering it direct to our customers.
It is exciting to see that research is showing the benefits of Resveratrol.
Of course, this won't stop me from having the occasional glass of red wine with dinner.
*Note: CBS/60 Minutes is neither affiliated with Mountain Naturals of Vermont, nor do they endorse Mountain Naturals products.
** Note: WebMD is not affiliated with Mountain Naturals of Vermont.
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Awesome post! Have you had a chance to watch 60 Minutes, Fox News, Oprah or Barbra Walters segments last weekend about it?
ReplyDeleteBasically, it shows promise in mice. For mice, has shown major health improvements including blood sugar control. Keep in mind that 6 out of 10 major drug successes in mice - fail in humans. But the limited human trials showed promise and there are some patients that claim it helps. However, this could be the 'placebo effect,' and only empirical data under controlled experiments can tell for sure. It will take a few years for these clinical trials to conclude.
You can get supplements of the extract right now. While it is safe, it is not guaranteed to work. Before making a decision, you should watch all the videos. Here's the a recap from all the trustworthy shows:
http://resveratrolcertifiedsupplements.com/?page_id=4
I did some research and learned the following: You can only get 1-2mgs of it in a single bottle of wine. So, white, it's a good excuse to drink wine, but you really won't get much benefit. There are resveratrol supplements on the market - but many do not have the required strength and they don't work for everyone. The only way to know for sure is to try the supplements. Hope you find this interesting... its a future hope for the fountain of youth and treatments (not cures) for countless diseases.
-Linda, the Good Nurse.