2008 research breakthroughs on resveratrol
Numerous animal studies have demonstrated that resveratrol holds promise against numerous age-associated diseases including cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. In view of these studies, resveratrol's prospects for use in the clinics are rapidly accelerating.
Blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum) contain resveratrol
Resveratrol is a potent member of the class of natural, plant-derived chemicals known as polyphenols. These help explain in part why a diet high in fruit and vegetables confers health benefits and are associated with reduced risk of common complex conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease.... While a healthy diet and lifestyle is strongly recommended in prevention of such conditions, the future bodes well for the use of resveratrol ... for treatment of diseases that afflict humans, particularly as they age.
Pinot Noir -- the darker the grape, the higher the resveratrol content
Resveratrol is a phytoalexin with cancer chemopreventive properties in preclinical models of carcinogenesis... The recent realisation that resveratrol can mimic caloric restriction in several species has generated a lot of interest.
One of the best-characterized stilbenes, resveratrol, has been known as an antioxidant and an anti-aging compound as well as an anti-inflammatory agent. Stilbenes have diverse pharmacological activities, which include cancer prevention, a cholesterol-lowering effect, enhanced insulin sensitivity, increased lifespan... and efficacy for prevention of colon cancer in animals and humans.
