Have
you heard about the amazing benefits of Resveratrol?
RESVERATROL
(Polygonum
Cuspidatum)
Resveratrol
is reported by the media with excited anticipation of its potential in the
metabolic support of the immune system, anti-aging, sports performance, many
health concerns, and life extension. Resveratrol, found in red grapes,
fruits, berries and root extracts, was first isolated in 1940 as a
constituent of Japanese Knotweed and the Hy Zhang Root Extract (Polygonum
capsidatum). The bio-active chemical configuration is
3,4’,5-tri-hydroxy-trans-stilbene, a potent antioxidant. It is a powerful
antioxidant that exists as two geometric isomers: cis-resveratrol and trans-
resveratrol – the latter being the naturally occurring form. It is
trans-resveratrol that is the nutritional supplement product of which all
research, regarding the benefits of the compound, are conducted upon.
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Featured
on the Barbara Walters special “Live to 150,” Resveratrol has been
in the news a great deal! Led by Dr. David Sinclair at Harvard
University, research studies continue to find more interesting benefits
from this compound, including potentially staggering health benefits and
life extension activity.
It is not
surprising that Resveratrol is shaping up to be the greatest nutritional
discovery of our lifetimes. The media has nick-named Resveratrol as the
“fountain of youth”. |
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Beginning
November 1, 2006 nearly 500 newspapers reported on the resveratrol story
and virtually every major TV news department followed. The news media
heralded a study which showed that a high-dose, “red wine molecule”,
maintained the quality of life of laboratory mice (balance and
coordination) as they aged despite a high-fat diet the high-fat fed mice
lived 31% longer when given resveratrol.
Next, the
anti-nutritional supplement news media began swaying consumers towards
wine (as a source of resveratrol) because, as some authorities claimed,
there was an uncertainty over the sources and safety of resveratrol
supplementation. Forget that the EPA deems resveratrol to be non-toxic.
Forget that animal studies show the equivalent of 21,000 milligrams in
humans would be non-toxic. |
Forget
that three human clinical trials using 500 milligrams of resveratrol have
passed the safety arm of their study. Forget that the National Institute of
Environmental Health Sciences has conducted a toxicity review of
resveratrol, and no major side effects are noted. For the record,
resveratrol is far safer than any alcoholic beverage and is said to be safer
than aspirin. When an alternative to an alcoholic beverage was available, a
fact which should have been heralded, the news media, in a phobic aversion
to dietary supplements, advised the public to “get drunk” on wine. So 90
percent of the news reports said, until proven otherwise, wine was safer
than pills. Conversely, reporters further explained it would take too much
wine to produce the same health benefits as shown in the recent study and
consumers would have to drink about a case of wine per day to achieve the
health benefits.
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widely publicized report, researchers at Harvard Medical School and
BIOMOL Laboratories have demonstrated that resveratrol activates a
“longevity gene” by activating a cell’s survival defense enzyme,
which prolongs the time cells have to repair their broken DNA. |
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One
of the known causes of aging and death is that older cells lose their
ability to perfectly replicate DNA in every new cell. DNA “mistakes”
accumulate and allow little pieces of DNA to become active and print
themselves out, so to speak, creating a type of “DNA debris” that
eventually stops a cell from functioning effectively.
It is similar to
printing out a report and having a couple of pages at the end not contain
any relevant information-so you throw them away.
The cell can’t throw away
the extra “printed out” DNA; it accumulates and clogs up the cell. This
build up of “debris” is connected to aging, and the death of individual
cells. Resveratrol has been shown to reduces the frequency of “DNA
debris” by 60% through the longevity gene that is stimulated.
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Resveratrol’s
ability to activate the gene has to do with its chemical structure, not its
antioxidant potential. It works by increasing the rate of a reaction known
as “deacetylation.” Acetylation reactions affect whether a gene is
“off” or “on.” By controlling deacetylation and augmenting the
longevity gene, resveratrol is able to confer some serious life extension
and health benefits-at least in the laboratory organisms.
Resveratrol
may provide joint support and support the body’s defense system. Studies
have shown that it may delay age related deterioration and mimic the effect
of calorie restriction; Activate intracellular pathways crucial for
antioxidant defense, regulate the cell cycle, increase mitochondrial energy
production, vascular tone, and abnormal cell suppression. It has been
proposed that Resveratrol is one of the most important dietary constituents
involved in blood vessel health, possibly helping protect the heart from age
and stress; it also has the potential benefits of energy, increased
endurance and agility; possibly contributing to overall health and
wellness.*
SYNERGISTIC
PROPRIETARY ACTIVATING BLEND
QUERCETIN
(Sophora
Flavescens)
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A
bioflavonoid that has strong antioxidant properties and additional health
benefits; is reported to have the ability to stabilize cell membranes, which
may prevent histamines from spilling out of mast cells into the bloodstream
and surrounding tissues; thereby making the cells less likely to respond
with exaggerated or abnormal reactions to substances.
May soothe and comfort
joints, help strengthen the immune system, and have gastro protecting
properties. Reportedly blocks the flow of nutrients to diseased cells and
may help fight viruses,
and microbial invaders.
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It is said to improve lung
function and may help the lungs deal with dust and particle pollution.
Promote optimal heart, brain and blood vessel health; enhance general and
fat metabolism.
Known to help protect capillaries and prevent bruising. Help
the body with collagen production and protect elasticity. *
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BAICALEIN
(Scutellaria
Lateriflora)
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A
constituent of a Chinese herb that has been used for more than a thousand
years in China and Japan. A flavonoid known for its calming effects may calm
the nerves and stimulate the production of endorphins, possibly improving
mood and enhancing awareness, while protecting red blood cells from free
radical damage.
May suppress joint discomfort, help with the alleviation of
body discomfort and help the body fight viruses and bacteria. It may help
regulate immune response in challenging conditions.
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May protect DNA from
cell mutations and inhibit the proliferation of abnormal cells.
May produce
stress relieving and relaxing abilities which may promote more restful
sleep.*
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GRAPE
SEED EXTRACT (Vitis
Vinifera / Proanthenols)
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Helps
protect against the harmful effects of oxidative stress, may make the cells
less likely to respond with exaggerated or abnormal reactions to substances
and may aid the body in the fight against harmful bacteria.
It may reduce
the swelling process, comforting joints; promote cardio vascular protection,
help improve circulation, aid in the resistance of bruising; enhance the
immune system and help the body to recover more quickly from stress.
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Strengthen and protect living tissue, help reduce the rate of aging and
wrinkling of the skin; help reduce mental aging and enhance energy. *
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These statements have not
been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any
disease.
People with medical concerns should check with their physician before using
this or any dietary supplement.
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