Several agents affect our bodies every day. Among them, there are some unstable molecules called free radicals. They are generated by normal body processes such as breathing and digestion, and also from exposure to pollution, toxins and UV radiation. Free radicals attack healthy cells, damaging important parts of their structure, as well as proteins, membranes and DNA. Free radical damage to cells is associated with a variety of health complications, including immune issues. It's also believed to play an important part in the aging process and has been linked to the development of cardiovascular disease. Resveratrol counter-effects this oxidative damage, protecting the organs and increasing energy and vitality at the same time.
In 1997, Science magazine published a study on Resveratrol’s effects on the health of obese mice.
This study, held by David Sinclair (from Harvard Medical School), uncovered several benefits that can be enjoyed from the consumption of this Resveratrol:
- It improved health biomarkers like Glucose and Insuline. High blood levels of these substances (often caused by fat-rich diets) can lead to diabetes, cardiovascular disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
- It reversed nearly all pathways activated by high calorie diets: this is, it opposed the effects of a high caloric intake and the changes it generates on the genes.
- Researchers found the least abundance of lesions, degeneration and inflammation in the hearts and livers of mice that consumed Resveratrol. Their livers were normal and healthy, confirming theories of the organ protection effects of the substance.
- Inflammatory markers were reduced, as well as intestinal bacteria.
This study was supported by Paul F. Glenn and the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research, the U.S. National Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Aging, the Ellison Medical Research Foundation, the American Heart Foundation, and the American Diabetes Association.
Other reported benefits of the substance include:
- Increased stamina and energy levels were reported by users. Benefits on the concentration and focus.
- Helps lower cholesterol, and is as much as 10 to 20 times more potent than vitamin E in protecting against oxidation.
- Helps prevent blood clots by keeping blood vessels open and pliable.
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