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Natural News summarized a bunch of new research on the powerful compound resveratrol found in red wine, grapes, grape juice, some berries, and peanuts. Here’s what you need to know:

Zhejiang University researchers in China found that resveratrol can significantly reduce blood pressure, heart rate, and renal sympathetic nerve activity which implies it could be very successful as an anti-aging therapy. Another study from the same researchers found that resveratrol inhibits the accumulation of blood clots which can result in a heart attack.

Researched published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry for July 2008 found that resveratrol selectively targets malignant (cancerous) cells and destroys them while allowing healthy cells to adjust. Chemotherapy kills malignant cells but it’s also toxic to healthy ones.

The journal Apoptosis published findings that resveratrol and quercetin are able to prevent deoxycholate from killing cells and causing disease. The findings indicate that resveratrol may help reverse the cell damage that causes colon cancer.

The July 2008 issue of Experimental Gerontology published research that found resveratrol can mimic calorie restriction by controlling “mitochondrial biogenesis and turnover, critical factors in the maintenance of energy production, the prevention of endogenous oxidative stress, and the promotion of healthy aging.”

As you read, researchers are finding more and more evidence that proves resveratrol has powerful anti-aging, anti-cancer, and cardiovascular health benefits. What does it mean for you and your health? Add a glass of red wine or a handful of peanuts to your regular diet.

This entry was posted on Thursday, August 28th, 2008 at 1:56 pm and is filed under Health, Nuts, Resveratrol. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.

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