A Glass of Red Wine contains 1-2mg of Resveratrol
Resveratrol is one of the most potent antioxidants known, and can be found in the skin of certain plants such as red grapes, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries and conveniently red wine. Resveratrol is a powerful “phytoalexin” — a natural antibiotic produced by these plants to fight bacteria and pathogens created by environmental stress and pollution. Scientists first noticed that feeding Resveratrol to yeast lengthened their lives by 70%. As they moved up the food chain in their experiments, they found a recurring theme: Resveratrol extends lifespan. The average person would need to drink over 40 glasses of red wine per day to consume enough Resveratrol for any noticebale effect. As fun as that may sound, it’s really not feasible as a continual method for acquiring bioavailable Resveratrol. This gap for effective Resveratrol dosages lead to the development of Resveratrol supplements. The market is flooded with nearly a thousand different Resveratrol supplements, with over 90% of them fake… so make sure to do your research before making a purchase.
Recent experiments have even shown resveratrol to possess anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and blood-sugar-lowering properties. New studies say that resveratrol can not only reduce the risk of heart disease but also age-related illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease.
