Posted on June 1, 2009 in Latest News
Resveratrol is a polyphenolic compound produced naturally in seed-producing plants as a means of self defense while under bacterial or fungal attack. Other than blueberries, cranberries, rose hips and peanuts, resveratrol is also found in the skin of red grapes. There are two forms of resveratrol – cis and trans. Since 1992, resveratrol has started generating a lot of interest when it was reported to be found in red wine. Today, resveratrol is associated with a number of important benefits in the body.
Benefits of Resveratrol
Listed below are some of the benefits of resveratrol:
- Resveratrol for Heart Health: The antioxidant property of resveratrol is considered to promote dilation of blood vessels and improve circulation of blood. This can check clogging of arteries by plaques and formation of atherosclerosis. Further, resveratrol is also associated with aggregation of platelets in the arteries. This may prevent myocardial infarction or stroke.
- Resveratrol for High Blood Pressure: It is suggested that resveratrol has the ability to reduce the level of LDL (bad cholesterol) and prevent thickening of arteries. This may check high blood pressure.
- Resveratrol for Cancer: Experts believe that resveratrol might have the ability to kill cancerous cells by inducing apoptosis. Resveratrol may also restrict the spread of certain cancerous cells to the neighboring tissues.
- Resveratrol for Women Health: Trans resveratrol found in plants are considered as powerful phytoestrogens. These naturally occurring chemicals in plants can act like estrogen hormone synthesized by the body. This may prevent osteoporosis, breast cancer, postmenopausal health risks, etc.
- Resveratrol for Alzheimer’s disease: Laboratory studies have suggested that resveratrol may have neuro-protective activity. This may help in clearing out the deposition of amyloid-beta peptides in the brain, thereby preventing Alzheimer’s disease.
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