Resveratrol misinformation?

by S. C.

Resveratrol is oftentimes referred to as the "red wine" supplement – but the truth of the matter is that Resveratrol in supplement form is the only beneficial way to supply the body with Resveratrol (one would need to drink red wine all day long, every day to get the required 20 mg of Resveratrol that has been deemed helpful to human health).

Resveratrol was first "discovered" around seventy years ago, but didn't come under intense study until the last decade. Since a study in 2006 of Resveratrol that was administered to laboratory mice concluded that Resveratrol showed potential as an anti-aging and weight loss compound, many manufacturers have jumped on the band wagon and begun to market Resveratrol in supplement form. So much so, in fact, that cutting through the clutter to find an effect Resveratrol supplement has become a nightmare for the consumer.

Resveratrol is not the "magic pill" that will make you instantly look younger, feel younger, or become stronger physically, all by itself. You may need to make some changes in your lifestyle and diet to reap the rewards of Resveratrol, including watching what you eat, exercising at least three times weekly, and getting enough sleep. Resveratrol will help you by increasing your stamina, enhancing your energy and metabolism, giving you the ability to focus and think clearly, help you rest better at night, and slow down the aging process within the body by fighting free radicals. Although Resveratrol is technically not an antioxidant, it has substantial antioxidant properties that attack free radicals that are behind the aging process.

As an added benefit, those who take Resveratrol supplements may see a decrease in their cholesterol levels, which can help guard against heart disease. Promising research into Resveratrol also shows its possibilities in slowing the progression of certain cancers and preventing cancers in the first place (again, due to its antioxidant-like properties).