Medical Resveratrol
Resveratrol and Older Women
This guest post was written by my Grandma Eleanor. As a self-proclaimed ‘senior woman’, Grandma takes pretty good care of herself. She uses regular vitamins and anti-oxidants to keep herself young and spry. She doesn’t write regularly for any blogs, but was so impressed by resveratrol that she decided to whip up a piece for [...]
Resveratrol and Pregnancy
Resveratrol Supplements: Safe for Pregnant Women? Resveratrol and Pregnancy In recent years, a substance called resveratrol has received increased amounts of media attention. Along the way, the question of whether resveratrol supplements should be taken by pregnant women has surfaced. First, some background: Resveratrol, found in great concentration in the skin of red grapes, has [...]
Resveratrol and Skin Cancer
An Introduction To Skin Cancer Resveratrol & Skin Cancer Scores of people flock to the seaside each summer to enjoy the beaches in warm, sunny climate although several studies warn about the adverse effects of the sun on skin health. Researchers have always been searching for methods to help the skin battle the harmful consequences [...]
Resveratrol Cures Biopolar Disorder
Resveratrol Cures Woman with Bipolar Disorder Resveratrol and Bipolar I recently came across a stirring testimonial written by a woman suffering from Bipolar Disorder. In the ten years since she had been officially diagnosed with the disorder, she had suffered through frustrating episodes of hypomania and depression. The disorder was a devastating affliction that caused [...]
Resveratrol Still Fighting Prostate Cancer
Resveratrol Can Help Fight Prostate Cancer A study at the university of Alabama with lab mice showed that Resveratrol (a polyphenol that can be found in plants and particularly grapes) can help slow the development of prostate tumors which ultimately lead to prostate cancer. The mice were bred to develop prostate tumors then half were [...]
Resveratrol and Osteoporosis
Resveratrol Suspected to be an Effective Treatment for Osteoporosis Resveratrol and Osteoporosis How many times have you been told that if you want to be healthy you need to eat your fruits and vegetables? Whether the advice comes from a health professional, your parents, or your spouse, there is significant evidence to support the claim [...]
Resveratrol Mimics Calorie Restriction
Using Resveratrol to Mimic Calorie Restriction Resveratrol Calorie Restriction One of the main benefits of Resveratrol is its ability to duplicate the physiological reactions that occur when we are following a diet that is restricted in calories. Taking a resveratrol supplement offers the same benefits as a low calorie diet, without feeling sever hunger. In [...]
Resveratrol Repairs Stroke Damage
Resveratrol Helps Repair Damage from Strokes Albert Einstein Resveratrol is an antibiotic produced naturally by several plants when under attack by pathogens such as bacteria or fungi. Resveratrol is found in the skin of red grapes and is a constituent of red wine, but apparently not in sufficient amounts to have any significant benefits on [...]
Resveratrol and Prostate Cancer
Resveratrol Brings New Hope for Prostate Tumors It seems like every few news cycles brings another welcome discovery about resveratrol, the wonderful antioxidant ingredient found in red wine, among other things. Resveratrol, long touted for its contribution to our cardiovascular well-being, has been available in supplement form made from Japanese Knotweed for several years. It [...]
Resveratrol Reduces Inflammation
Resveratrol Is a Healthier Anti-Inflammatory Alternative to Glucocorticosteroids Resveratrol and Inflammation In addition to its other beneficial effects, resveratrol has been found to cause anti-inflammatory actions in the body. These actions could potentially influence treatments of inflammatory diseases, including: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) asthma allergies autoimmune disease the painful condition of arthritis Let’s investigate [...]
