Resveratrol, an antioxidant that seems to boast big benefits for people of all ages, is found in red wine grapes and other foods, such as seeds, peanuts and berries.  Resveratrol is also available in many alternate forms, including pills, drinks and powder.  But don’t increase your wine consumption or dash to the health food store just yet. Much research has been done on resveratrol, which lays claim to everything from anti-aging properties to the ability to kill cancer cells.  Let’s take a look at how resveratrol just might benefit you.
Anti-aging and resveratrol
The anti-aging properties of resveratrol have been linked to its use in Eastern medicines, and also to the relatively low incidence of heart disease in France, where, on average, the population consumes a larger amount of red wine.  Studies show that resveratrol possesses a property that can activate a class of longevity genes in the body known as sirtuins.  Sirutins reduce cellular decay and act as a catalyst for cellular repair.  This cellular repair has potential benefits not only for your skin and hair, but for all the cells in your body, including a recent report that it can assist with retinal regeneration.
Cancer and resveratrol
Recent studies also show that resveratrol has cancer–killing properties that do not harm the DNA in healthy cells, something that traditional chemotherapy cannot claim.  While it has yet to be approved as a cancer cure, according to health care writer, Bill Sardi, who also acts as managi

ng partner for Longevinex, a resveratrol-based dietary supplement, no other cancer cures have been approved either.  Ask your doctor about adding resveratrol to your diet to ward off or fight against cancer.
Weight loss and resveratrol
Claims that resveratrol can benefit those looking to lose weight seem to be gaining ground, as recent studies suggest that the antioxidant activates the SiRT1 gene.  This gene comes to life when a person restricts calories and allows them to more easily break down stored fat in the body, possibly leading users to their weight loss goals more quickly.
Are you interested in learning more about resveratrol and how it might benefit you?  Research it further with the help of Bill Sardi’s blog, www.knowledgeofhealth.com.  Then discuss the many benefits with your doctor before adding resveratrol to your healthcare regimen.
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