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 [...]

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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 been [...]

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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 of exposure [...]

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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 her to [...]

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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 subjected [...]

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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 that people [...]

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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 recent laboratory studies, reducing [...]

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Resveratrol Repairs Stroke Damage

Resveratrol Helps Repair Damage from Strokes

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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 humans.
Experiments [...]

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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 [...]

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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 the benefits of using resveratrol to combat [...]

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