Resveratrol supports a long healthy life

Tue. Feb. 21 ,2012

(NaturalHealth365) In recent years, resveratrol has been the focus of scientific scrutiny. This antioxidant is one of about 8,000 plant based compounds known as polyphenols. Plants evolved resveratrol to defend against stress, infection and the harsh damaging effects of being exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

It is the interaction of oxygen and sunlight that generates free radicals, which gradually dehydrate and break down a plant’s skin. Resveratrol neutralizes harmful free radical activity. This is what makes it so valuable to humans. Topically applied to the skin it eliminates free radicals with 95% efficiency, while vitamin E achieves 65% and vitamin C comes in at 37% efficiency.

Resveratrol is a targeted anti-inflammatory, which provides the body with anti-aging benefits. Polyphenols are nature’s answer to aging gracefully. Topically applied resveratrol protects against not only UVA damage, but also abnormal cellular proliferation. Topical resveratrol combats skin aging by also stimulating healthy cell proliferation and collagen health.

A miracle created by nature

Resveratrol is found in the skins of red fruits, red wine, grapes, peanuts, and berries like mulberries, various herbs, and propolis a honey bee product. It is used to prevent heart disease, and for cancer prevention. The real claim to fame is its ability as an anti-inflammatory with anti-infection capabilities.

Eating plenty of fruit and vegetables can greatly improve your health and appearance. Antioxidants (like Resveratrol) are known to improve the functioning of the estrogen hormone. Estrogen is what keeps women healthy and strong.

A way to turn back the hands of time

Resveratrol has lots of anti-aging benefits – due to its ability to activate a class of longevity genes in the body known as sirtuins. Sirtuins reduce cellular aging and impart to the cells the ability to repair. Many health experts agree that a diet rich in antioxidants will slow down cellular aging; inhibit abnormal cell growth and help to repair damaged cell structure.

Research has shown that the signs of aging can be reversed. In fact, many studies have shown that consuming antioxidants and maintaining a low calorie intake can take the stress out of your life. Generally speaking, a diet dense in nutritional value and low in calories will improve circulation; lower blood pressure; and improve glucose levels.

When tested in randomized double-blind study for 30 days – Resveratrol reduced sleeping and resting metabolic rate in humans. Best of all, antioxidants are known to decrease triglycerides (blood fats) and systemic inflammation. These are just a few of the good reasons to enjoy your red grapes, mulberries, blueberries and cocoa powder – organic, of course!

About the author Blanche has been a student of natural healing modalities for the last 25 years. She had the privilege of working with some of the greatest minds in Natural Healing including Naturopaths, Scientist, and Energy Healers. Having seen people miraculously heal from all kinds of dis-ease through non-invasive methods, her passion now is to help people become aware of what it takes to be healthy