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Nothing Says Love like Resveratrol and Flavonoids
February 1st, 2013Valentine’s Day is upon us and so are the increased sales of wine, chocolate, and flowers. All of this is OK since wine and chocolate are good for you… right? Well, yes and no. Here are some quick facts to make sure your “sweetie” is getting what she wants and needs:
Resveratrol for the Elderly
February 1st, 2013Findings from the Resveratrol for Improved Performance in Elders (RIPE) trial were recently presented at the 65th Annual Scientific Meeting of The Gerontological Society of America. The conference offered more than 400 scientific sessions to over 4,000 leaders in the field of aging from around the world.
Health News: Red Wine Could Be Key to Fighting Prostate Cancer
January 1st, 2013Resveratrol has been shown to have several beneficial effects on human health, including cardiovascular health and stroke prevention. Now a University of Missouri researcher has discovered that the compound can make prostate tumor cells more susceptible to radiation treatment, increasing the chances of a full recovery from all types of prostate cancer, including aggressive tumors.
Health Tips: Resveratrol May Preserve Effects of Morphine
November 1st, 2012Resveratrol—the same natural polyphenol found in red wine—preserves the potent pain-relieving effect of morphine in rats that have developed morphine tolerance, suggests a study in the October issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, the official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS).
Focun On: Resveratrol
March 1st, 2012WHAT IT IS: Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol antioxidant produced within various plants, especially fruits with dark red skin, such as red grapes. As with all antioxidants, resveratrol protects cells from free-radical damage. Since our bodies cannot produce resveratrol naturally, it’s important to replenish our supplies.
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