Resveratrol in Red Wine studied as aid to healthier lives
Rigel Gregg from That's Fit posted on a recent study on Resveratrol recently, which is a component of grapes -- and hence, wine -- that was seen to cause healthier lives for obese mice that were fed the chemical compared to a control group of obese mice that were not fed the chemical. In recent years, Resveratrol research has shown that the molecule can extend lifespan in yeast, flatworms and fish. The new study focused on the precept of a high-fat but extended-longevity connection that the country of France has long called the "French paradox". What an apt name that is -- eat all the cheese and high-fat foods you want and have a very long life. Sounds good, eh?
I do look for higher doses of Resveratol on the supplements I take daily, and the best way is to get the chemical from eating grapes, or moderate intake of wine as well -- particularly a cabernet or merlot for starters.
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11-03-2006 @ 12:17PM
Ruth said...
Actually, they said one would have to guzzle liters of red wine (and probably die of intoxication in the process) to get the equivalent dosage they used in mice. As for resveratrol supplements, the authors of the study emphasized that its efficacy and safety in humans still requires further study, and warned against high doses of resveratrol.
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