A natural component found in grapes, it is a polyphenol (bioflavonoid) found in more than seventy species of plants, including mulberries and peanuts; however, the main dietary source of resveratrol is wine, as the compound is found in the skin of grapes. Resveratrols responsibility is mainly to protect the fruit against fungus, but over the years research indicated that in humans it has a number of beneficial effects. Resveratrol comes from the root and stems of the giant Knotweed, and is found in red wine — and is thought to be the reason red wine is so beneficial to the heart. New studies add to the mounting evidence that resveratrols abilities may reach beyond protecting the heart.
Other beneficial effects of Resveratrol include:
Acts as an Anti-Inflammatory agent.
Decreases the “stickiness” of blood platelets and thus reduces the risk of developing heart-attack-inducing blood clots.
Opens arteries by increasing levels of nitric oxide.
Inhibits LDL (bad cholesterol) oxidation.
Stops the proliferation of cells that narrow your arteries.
Helps prevent cancer by boosting the production of the enzyme quinone reductase, which is known to detoxify carcinogens.
Is an antioxidant.
Recommended Dosage: One capsule per day for preventive purposes; three capsules per day for therapeutic purposes.
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