Resveratrol and Anti Aging

Posts Tagged ‘red grapes’

The anti aging antioxidant of resveratrol has stirred up quite a frenzy in the medical world. Consumers make a beeline to grab their share of longevity formula to lead a healthy and blissful life. However the antiaging resveratrol would be a few years away as only animal trials are underway. The results of experiments conducted in mice have proved that resveratrol can reduce blood cholesterol and enhance the cardiac health. If the antiaging products become a reality then you can still lead a quality and prolonged life even after having a fat rich diet and inactive life style.

The studies on resveratrol aging have already started in humans and the outcome would be published in a year or so. Belong to a group of compounds called polyphenols, which is present in grapes, peanuts and berries among others. Better known to be associated with the intriguing phenomenon called “The French Paradox.”, resveratrol ensures a healthy heart and low cholesterol levels as in the case of the French who enjoy a quality life irrespective of a high-fat diet.

Read the rest of this entry »

Resveratrol structure includes phytoalexin, produced by plants like red grapes and peanuts in the event of fungal and bacterial attacks. Pure Resveratrol is also produced chemically, which is used as nutritional supplement. Best resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant which slackens the process of aging part from being anti cancer and anti viral. It enhances the good cholesterol in blood and ensures cardio muscular health and fights obesity. Resveratrol is abundantly seen in the skin of red grapes and is the main ingredient of red wine.

Pure Resveratrol is a light red or brownish powder and is available in sachets of various quantities from 1kg. It might have an off white or lighter color too if bleaching has occurred while extracting it. It is fairly stable and should preferably be stored in an amber colored bottle away from direct sun light and humidity. Trans-resveratrol remains stable in atmosphere under 75% humidity and 40 degrees C temperature. If exposed to ultra violet rays it could undergo isomerisation to convert itself into its isomer of cis- form.

Read the rest of this entry »