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Resveratrol as an anti-aging elixir; hold the press

Posted on Mar 17th 2007 10:03AM by Brian White

Filed Under: Vitamins and Supplements, Nutrition & Supplements

Are you familiar with resveratrol? This component found in grapes (grape skins, to be exact) is well known in the health industry to have excellent health benefits. In fact, it's included in some high-end supplements for those who aren't regular drinkers of natural grape juice and even wine.

But, experts now say that recent research that shows resveratrol can can make fat mice live longer, reduce their heart disease and increase their stamina don't just apply automatically to humans, and further research must be done.

I won't give up taking resveratrol on its many forms, that is for sure -- but I also consider it to be just one weapon in the arsenal to remain healthy (not an overall fix).

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Tags: Grape juice, GrapeJuice, resveratrol, wine

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debbie 4-05-2009 @ 2:22AM

the problem is that resveratrol supplements has shown results in mice only, no research has proved any useful link to it

debbie 4-05-2009 @ 2:26AM

the problem is that resveratrol supplements has shown results in mice only, no research has proved any useful link to it, this story goes more in depth on why resveratrol is useless

http://www.debbieswrinklesgone.com/2009/04/resveratrol-supplements-for-anti-aging/

Fisch 5-11-2009 @ 2:03PM

Just wanted to comment about Resveratrol Ultra FREE Trial that was recommend by Dr OZ & Oprah.
It is a rip off. Yes, it state FREE Trial. However, in the small print on the bottom shows terms and conditions. After you hit on it, it states that you have 15 days from the time you order and if you don't like it return it. Now you don't receive for another 5 days. So that is 10 days. How can you try it. Plus, if you didn't read that part of it - there is never any info other than that about being charged 87.60 per bottle. Outrageous.
What a come on. Most sites are upfront with this info. Not them. Even when they send you the sample, there is No info at all.
I don't notice any difference at all. Save your money don't try it