What is Resveratrol used for and who uses it?
This natural supplement can cause large and permanent weight loss.Resveratrol acts to improve the metabolism on a cellular level, which results in the more efficient burning of fat. The compound also aids for the regulation of the blood sugar levels. In this way the nutritional chemical substances that we receive with the food are processed more efficiently. As a result you will feel more energetic despite the slimming process taking place. Furthermore, the appetite is more balanced, which will reduce the natural craving for food. The chemical substance also provides for the improvement of the work of the cardiovascular system. The levels of cholesterol in the body are sufficiently lowered and the risk of high blood pressure and heart diseases is reduced.
One of the most highly appreciated effects of Resveratrol is its anti-aging effects most evident on the skin.Resveratrol activates a cell's survival defense enzyme, which prolongs the time cells have to repair their broken DNA. With the improved production of elastin and collagen cells the skin becomes softer and more elastic. The appearance of wrinkles is prevented or if they have appeared they are naturally diminished and softened. The overall result is a fresher and rejuvenated look. The substance also acts to prevent the dying of cells in all bodily organs and the more efficient production of new ones. This means that the risk of various diseases that occur mainly due to the poorer work of the different systems in the body is substantially reduced.
Most importantly, Resveratrol can affect positively even the most essential and sensitive of organs specifically those of the nervous system. It can efficiently slow the dying and the loss of neurons, which is a naturally occurring process, the rate of which increases with aging. In turn the neuronal functioning of the brain is significantly improved and the risk of disease of the nervous system is reduced through the intake of sufficient amounts of Resveratrol. The compound can successfully prevent serious medical conditions such as Scelerosis and Alzheimer's. The combined positive effects of the chemical substance on the nervous and cardiovascular systems can slow the aging process. Resveratrol has and anti-cancer action as well. When taken regularly and in optimal dosages it can prevent the formation of tumor cells in all organs of the body. To determine with certainty whether the systematic intake of the compound can effectively prevent the formation of carcinomas, tests and studies are still being conducted. Positive results were observed on the treatment of breast, skin, colon and gastric cancer and leukemia cells.
Resveratrol acts on the human body by activating a gene called Sirtuin1 or SIRT1. As a result the work of the mitochondria in the cells is improved. The mitochondria are responsible for the processing of energy and the regulation of metabolism on a cellular level. The effect on the body that is achieved is similar to the one occurring when the person is on a very restricted calorie diet. Put more simply, by taking resveratrol your body can burn fat more actively creating a slimming effect, reduce bad cholesterol levels thus lowering high blood pressure, and regulate blood sugar levels to provide extra energy.
Resveratrol is a naturally occurring compound produced by plants called a phytoalexin, in response to fungal infections, injury, and stress and UV radiation - which means when the plant is damaged, resveratrol acts as the plant's immune system. It's considered a part of their natural "defense system," protecting their delicate tissues from illness and disease.
In animals such as fruit flies, nematode worms, fish and mice, it has been shown to significantly extend lifespan. Studies in mice have shown additional benefits such as less weight gain, increased physical endurance, improved liver health and hardier insulin sensitivity. Studies on the results of resveratrol in humans is in its infancy, but current research is promising. Pharmaceutical companies are spending hundreds of millions of dollars to explore all the possibilities. The irony is one of the best possible ways to realize the benefits of resveratrol might be by simply taking a pure and natural source of French red wine grape extract like Vintage Resveratrol 100%.
Sources of Resveratrol
Resveratrol is found in grapevines—in the vines, roots, seeds and stalks—with its highest concentration being in the grape skin. Resveratrol is also found in raspberries, mulberries, peanuts and other plants. Polygonum cuspidatum, commonly called Japanese Knot Root (ironically 99% of the world's supply comes from China) has become a popular source in the world because it is readily available but it has to undergo extensive processing to extract any active ingredients. Natural Biology labs and meta-analysis companies do not find this a reliable source because of the lack of testing and quality, but it dominates approx. 90% of the resveratrol supplements sold.
Red wine, made from grapes, contains high levels of resveratrol. It's extracted during the wine--making process along with other Polyphenols, including catechins and prodelphidins during a process called maceration.
Harvard Study
The heart of longevity research today, resveratrol is a naturally occurring compound in plants called a phytoalexin, which means that it attacks pathogens that damage the plant, effectively acting as the plant's immune system.
Dr. David Sinclair, a researcher at the Harvard Medical School, is on the forefront of resveratrol research into longevity. Passionate about the science and study of aging, as a young man in 1999 he was recruited by Harvard Medical School due to his findings about sirtuins, a type of protein which assists in the repair of DNA. In his studies of yeast and later of small mammals, he found that when the DNA structure deteriorates, the resulting genomic instability causes the body to age.
Dr. Sinclair has since focused his energies on the health-giving properties of resveratrol. There are many: it has been shown to prevent skin cancer in mice, it significantly improves glucose stability in the blood (essential for diabetics), it creates faster metabolism (causing less weight gain), and it significantly reduced plaque formation in the brain (a leading cause of Alzheimer's disease). His research, however, has led full circle, back to the aging process and how resveratrol may slow it. It is a powerful antioxidant, assisting in the capture of free radicals throughout the body.
SIRT-1 Gene - The Key to Longevity
Up to now only calorie restriction had proven to stimulate the SSIRT-1 gene which is the only proven research to extend life – thus longevity but now resveratrol has been proven to do the same!
In addition to all these benefits, Dr. Sinclair believes that resveratrol activates the human sirtuin gene SIRT-1, which has already been proven to slow the effects of aging in humans through regulation and repair of DNA. SIRT-1, also known as the "survival gene" among geneticists, is generally only activated through radiation, infection or starvation, and prolongs the time a cell has to repair its DNA. This is designed as a biological survival mechanism. It has long been known that people who are consistently hungry tend to live longer than people who aren't, but this provides some scientific evidence as to why that is the case.
His studies at Harvard so far have yielded impressive results, and the whole medical world is talking about it. The recent article in Nature magazine catapulted the research into the public world, and have made everyone excited about the possibility of significantly increased lifespan. Perhaps the most popularized notion has been the discovery of significant quantities of resveratrol in red wine.
Notably found in highest concentrations of in the French wine country, the fact that red wine could be the key to longevity has stunned researchers and laypeople alike. The benefits of red wine as a strong antioxidant have long been known, and recent nutritional reports have indicated that people who drink a glass of red wine a day tend to have healthier hearts than people who don't; now, it's been shown that a glass of red wine however would not contains the same amount of resveratrol that Dr. Sinclair believes would be necessary for a human to achieve the same results as with his mice.It would take considerably more red wine than human can achieve so supplements are necessary.
Each capsules of Vintage Resveratrol 100% contains the same amount of resveratrol found in approx. 200 bottles of French red wine.That’s significant.
Resveratrol Absorption Rate is a Challenge in Supplements
One thing that is rather significant is the fact that resveratrol absorbs quickly in the human body.This presents a unique challenge because getting the right dosage without wasting the active ingredient becomes critical. This of course is being studied and subject to improvement and change. Natural Biology provides a serving in 2 capsules – so you can take one early in the day and one later in the day – thus expanding the benefit. Likewise, recent research has demonstrated that French Red Wine Grape Extract works exclusively better because of the properties of the grapes that bring out the resveratrol.
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