Fit and Youthful Life

Guest Author: Richard Williams


The old saying goes, “Everything old is new again.” When it comes to aging and your health, that’s not such a bad thing, is it? The Ancient Romans had a secret weapon in the fight to stay young and healthy. Twenty odd years ago, modern scientists discovered the so-called French Paradox, where despite diets significantly higher in fat and calories, the French had significantly lower rates of heart disease and cardiac arrest than the rest of Western culture. Now, thanks to research into resveratrol and the development of resveratrol supplements, that same secret is available to everyone.

The Secret of Resveratrol   

What the French and Ancient Roman diets have in common is red wine. The Romans even had a saying – In Vino Sanitas – “In wine there is health.” That’s because red wine contains some of the highest naturally occurring amounts of resveratrol, a powerful anti-oxidant. Grapes, blueberries, cranberries, pomegranates and other fruit produce resveratrol as protection against sun damage and fungal diseases. It helps prolong the life and health of the fruit. Something in the fermentation involved in turning grapes into red wine intensifies the amounts of resveratrol released. This magic of nature provided all those Romans and Frenchmen with a veritable fountain of youth. You simply can’t consume enough red wine anymore, however, thanks to pesticides that prevent the grapes from producing large amounts of resveratrol. Naturally derived resveratrol can be found safely and effectively in dietary supplements, providing you with all the anti-aging health benefits of red wine without the hangover.

Resveratrol and Your Heart

Resveratrol will not keep you young and healthy forever. It has been proven, in various studies, that it is good for the heart and circulatory system. And that can help keep you feeling younger and healthier longer. It acts as an anti-coagulant, inhibiting the formation of dangerous heart attack and stroke inducing blood clots. It may even lower blood pressure. Resveratrol has also been proven to slow cardiac aging. It acts on the cells to prevent the damage caused by natural aging. Preventing the damage slows the aging process. Thus, resveratrol leaves your heart younger and healthier than it found it.

Resveratrol and Cancer

Studies have shown that resveratrol may be effective in the treatment of some cancers. Resveratrol targets the cancer cells and makes them more susceptible to the effects of chemotherapy. It may also injure the cells internally, decreasing their ability to function as they would like. Resveratrol has a detrimental effect on the internal energy source of cancer cells, slowing their growth.

Resveratrol and Diabetes

A study released in 2008 showed that resveratrol was significant in improving the overall health of diabetics. Resveratrol prevents damage to blood vessels caused by the high level of glucose in a diabetic’s blood supply. By preventing this damage, resveratrol can actually prevent heart and kidney disease, as well as possibly preventing diabetic glaucoma. Resveratrol was shown to not only prevent blood vessel damage in some patients, but to actually mend and reverse vessel damage, as well. Healing this blood vessel damage may end diabetic neuropathy in hands and feet. Early research shows resveratrol may also help lower blood glucose amounts, and further study into this effect/benefit is underway.

Resveratrol and Other Ailments

Resveratrol can act as an anti-inflammatory, helping to reduce the effects of arthritis. Some studies have shown that resveratrol may help prevent or at least aid in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Resveratrol seems to elicit the same effects on the body as a long-term reduced calorie diet – producing better cardiac and joint health, lower cholesterol, lower blood sugar, and lower blood pressure. Overall, resveratrol may just be one of the most powerful anti-aging anti-oxidants known to man. Most of today’s resveratrol supplements are derived from a Japanese plant, knotweed, shown to be almost as high in resveratrol as red wine. It is important when choosing a supplement to ensure that your source of resveratrol contains no “fillers” – sugars, gums, colors and the like – other than those ingredients needed to produce the pill or powder, as these added ingredients can have effects of their own, as well as decreasing the effectiveness of your supplement.

Resveratrol and Side Effects

No supplement, natural or otherwise, comes without some risks or dangers. While studies have shown that resveratrol carries few harmful side effects, a few precautions should be noted. Resveratrol’s anti-clotting properties make it vital that resveratrol not be taken with other medications or supplements that also serve as anti-coagulants. Since resveratrol is a plant-based phytoestrogen, women who are pregnant or nursing should not take resveratrol. Those on estrogen-based contraceptives, or hormone replacement therapies should not take resveratrol without first consulting with their obstetrician, as resveratrol may affect the way these other estrogen containing medications work. Likewise, women at risk for or survivors of breast cancer should not take resveratrol, either, as it has been shown to actually increase the risks of breast cancer. Taking high doses of resveratrol (greater than 500 mg daily) has been shown to cause joint stiffness and discomfort, especially in the hands and feet.

Resveratrol and You

Resveratrol, therefore, may not be for everyone. If you, like the Romans and French, want to experience the same anti-aging benefits of resveratrol, scientists recommend a daily dose between 300 and 500 mg. It may not be a fountain of youth, but resveratrol supplements may be the next best thing. And you can stay sober in the bargain.



Instant Wrinkle Reducer

Guest Author: Michael Jenkins


With so many supplements out on the market it is very difficult to know which ones work and which ones are simply marketing and false promises.  It is always good to check if any clinical trials have been conducted and what the purity is of each ingredient.  Fortunately Australia has quite high standards to conform to in terms of supplements and so it is important to check that supplements have been approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), the regulatory authority for all pharmaceuticals and health supplements in Australia

Resveratrol is a supplement that is show great properties for general health, anti-aging and weight loss.  However, make sure you use trans-resveratrol as this is its organic version which the body can readily absorb.

Resveratrol is naturally found in grape skin and helps partially explain the beneficial effects of red wine.  The resveratrol compound is a high potent anti-oxidant.  Anti-oxidants have been shown to absorb free radicals in the body and stop the decay of cells within the body.

Scientists have discovered some proteins which control the aging process.  Some of our genes play a key role in how our cells age.  By searching for molecules that control the aging of genes a compound was found, being Resveratrol.  Testings on rats showed that those on resveratrol lived 30% longer and had much greater health.  They were also fed higher calorie diets however did not gain extra weight.  Other scientists are suggesting that resveratrol can be used to treat diabetes and Alzheimers diesease.

Many people have also had similar success with resveratrol supplements.  In a 60 minutes special, Harvard Medical School Researcher Dr David Sinclair was interviewed over the amazing results around Resveratrol.  After his human trials on 200 people he said that resveratrol should ‘deliver at least another 10 to 15 years of robust health’. Further trials are underway, and many people wait for the results with eager anticipation as there is much promise around the anti aging supplement that is resveratrol.

Guest Author: bandeep


When consumed in perfect quantity Resveratrol side effects will always be positive and effective. Your health should be your topmost priority and should be taken full care of. Experts suggest that for daily dosage the range of consumption must vary between 50 to 250 mg. and in this 50% must be trans-resveratrol. As a general rule, dosage required by old people will be more than that required by young ones.

The antioxidant components that are present in red wine are quite effective in treating cancer and inflammations. Proper consumption will help to reduce the toxin materials from the body. Likewise there are many related positive side effects. The red wine is a famous way of getting Resveratrol. Taking red wine alone will not be enough for proper intake of resveratrol compund, you need to have resveratrol supplements for it.

Resveratrol Supplements & Healthy Living

We know that our body require sufficient amount of protein and vitamin for proper functioning. But if you can add the supplements of Resveratrol then the positive effects can be felt in a better way. For example, athletes will get higher amount of energy and vivacity that is required for their high class performance. Resveratrol helps to attain a more powerful immune system. Some talk about the negative aspects of the Resveratrol. But it must be mentioned here that if you consume Resveratrol in correct amount then no harmful consequences will be realized.

It has been proved by research that resveratrol supplement of around 20 mg is necessary for reducing weight by resveratrol. If you want to keep your health in a good condition you must eat red grapes and peanuts and that too one dozen of cups every day so that the results are positive Resveratrol side effects.



Look Young Again

Guest Author: Ric Hawkins


Ever wondered how this a seemingly standard nutrient can suddenly start being hailed as the most exciting substance ever found for its anti cancer and anti-aging properties? Resveratrol supplements are now in demand, but you have to be careful how you take it, to gain the real benefits.

As you may know, it has been proven to be very effective in the fight against cancer due to it being a powerful antioxidant, helping to mop up the free radicals that can damage or kill our cells.

 Also it is said to be able to reverse the signs of aging, lower your bad cholesterol and even be a potential cure for Alzheimer’s disease. No surprise then, that people want resveratrol supplements!

The best and most effective method is not to take it in a single pill, but to take it in a multi health supplement, where you can benefit from its reaction with the other nutrients.

When these ingredients are put together they create synergy, which means you get the direct benefits of each nutrient and the benefits from their interaction with each other.

For example resveratrol combines well with green tea and olive leaf extract and this interaction is highly beneficial.

You should also ensure that any resveratrol supplements only have natural ingredients, with at least 20mg of the natural 50% trans type, which is the most active one, and will give you the most benefits.

Another very important point is delivery. The very best ones have a natural enteric coating which means that it can get through the stomach acid unscathed and into the upper intestine where the greatest benefits are to be had.

This is not the cheapest form of delivery but absolutely vital if you want to gain all the health benefits to be had. Make sure to check the label carefully.

So to sum up, resveratrol supplements really can improve many aspects of your health, especially when taken as a combined supplement, so research carefully, as it will not only influence your present health but ultimately your long term health as well.

If you would like to learn more about the synergistic supplements which I personally take, including resveratrol, why not visit my website. 

Guest Author: Valerie Rosenbaum


Most resveratrol supplements are not worth the investment. While researchers have shown many resveratrol benefits in the laboratory, the nutrient must reach your bloodstream in order to perform its magic. The latest research indicates that it does not usually make it to the bloodstream.

They have tested people’s blood after drinking wine on an empty stomach, drinking it with food and taking uncoated resveratrol supplements. None of these caused a significant increase in the levels of trans-resveratrol in the bloodstream.

All of the studies concerning resveratrol benefits were conducted using trans-resveratrol. The supplement with the highest trans-resveratrol content is standardized to a 50% concentration. If an enteric coating is applied, this type of supplement can increase the blood level of trans-resveratrol, but most companies don’t use the right form and they don’t include an enteric coating.

You won’t get any resveratrol benefits from a powder or liquid form. You might get some by drinking red wine, but researchers believe that the benefit of red wine is not due to its trans-resveratrol content. The amount that you would have to drink to significantly affect circulating blood levels would be damaging to the liver.

So, resveratrol supplements are a good idea, as long as the manufacturer uses the right form, combines it with other important nutrients and wraps the whole thing up in an enteric coating, to insure that it reaches the upper intestine, where it can pass through to the bloodstream.

Some of the resveratrol benefits include a healthier heart, a reduced risk of cancer, better functioning metabolism and possibly an extension of your lifespan, if the results of the laboratory studies can be transferred to humans.

No one is sure how or why it works in the ways that it does. There are only theories.

One of the most convincing is that trans-resveratrol increases the activity of a gene that can reduce a free radical known as superoxide. Superoxide molecules are not highly toxic, but they can, over time, cause DNA degeneration.

If this theory is correct, resveratrol supplements should include vitamin C, enzymes and glutathione. The gene reduces superoxide to hydrogen peroxide, which is also a free radical. Vitamin C and other ascorbates, reduce hydrogen peroxide to water. If glutathione and enzymes are also present, vitamin C remains more active for a longer period of time.

Some of the better supplement manufacturers include the right combination of antioxidants and other nutrients to provide the greatest effect. Resveratrol benefits are included among them.

There are hundreds of different nutrients and plant extracts that are known to be beneficial to human health. It would be nearly impossible to include all of them in your diet. Some of them are not plants that we normally eat. Extracts from marigold, for example, are known to protect the eyes from oxidative damage. When was the last time that you ate a marigold?

So, supplementation is important and necessary, if you want to live the longest, healthiest life possible. But, single-ingredient resveratrol supplements are not your best choice for supplementation.



Turn Back The Clock

Guest Author: Danna Schneider


Did you ever notice how the latest end all, be all anti aging wonder discovery seems to pop up and instantly disseminate allover the place in the media? One minute I heard murmurs about this wonderful newly discovered compound called resveratrol, and the next I saw it explode allover the internet, television, newspaper and magazines as the next possible wonder drug against that all too scary reality for us humans, aging and premature death.

The obsession that we have with aging and prolonging life is another discussion entirely in and of itself, and it’s an obsession that is all too indicative of being human and self aware. Nonetheless, it is a fascinating topic, and one that has drawn much attention, especially as we have become pioneers of our own destinies in some ways with the advent of modern medicine and treatments, as well as nutritional awareness.

Longevity is a huge buzzword today for marketers of products that hint at being part of the key to a longer and healthier life. I truly do believe that there are supplements we can take that can help us achieve greater health and perhaps a longer life (who’s to say until we are on our deathbed whether something really worked in that arena, it is such a grey area still).

However, I also believe that our diets are the real key to longevity and greater health, since the real food is always better than popping a pill. Resveratrol may have changed my mind about that though. Unfortunately, I’m not talking about the plethora of resveratrol supplements that have already made their way to market, but I’m talking about a company that is currently developing what they hope is going to be a wonder drug against aging and the symptoms of aging, like diabetes, cancer and other ailments that tend to happen to the human race more frequently after a certain age.

I watched (in awe by the way), a special that was run on 20/20 about two scientists who happened to discover that resveratrol was the reason that red wine offered so many health benefits, and may have explained the reason that the French, who characteristically drink a lot of red wine, enjoy lower rates of obesity, heart complications and tend to live a longer, more disease free life when compared to their non habitual red wine drinking counterparts. The reason red wine contains this compound is that it is found in the skin of darkly colored grapes, which are used in the pressing of wine.

When they made this discovery, they opened a research and development operation which has since been purchased by a large drug company which is interested in the technology they are developing. What is that technology? Well, Dr. David Sinclair, one of the two researchers who is working on a resveratrol formula for human longevity and potential disease fighting, says that they are trying to create a formula that is 1,000 times stronger than the typical potency you would get out of red wine.

Why so strong? Because the research they have done thus far indicates that in order for the resveratrol molecule to have it’s desired effects, which is switching on a gene that is responsible for longevity and continued health in older age, it needs to be 1,000 more potent than what it currently is in standard form.

The trials thus far in mice are intriguing to say the least (I said I was in awe, this was why), as they showed a number of interesting benefits in the mice that were treated with the resveratrol that the mice who were not did not exhibit. The treated and non-treated mice were both fed high fat diets, however the mice that were treated with the potent molecule had considerably less body fat than the ones who had not been inoculated.

This seems to point to a suggestion that not only could this newly discovered molecule be a boon for longevity and overall health, but it also may protect us from obesity the same way that a controlled calorie diet and rigorous exercise routine would. Could it also be a couch potato’s dream when it finally comes to fruition? Well, of course time will tell and human trials still need to be completed because even though mice have similar physiology to humans, many times promising mice trials don’t translate into human success of a drug.

The mice that were inoculated also showed a greater physical prowess, demonstrating greater cardiovascular fitness as well as endurance when compared to their counterparts. Post mortem autopsies of the treated mice had shown that their organs were still in pristine condition, while the non-treated mice showed signs of deterioration associated with aging and poor diet.

While this is all very promising, there is still a ways to go before this drug can be fully developed for human use, and there’s still no telling whether these amazing benefits will translate to human efficacy yet either. A conservative estimate before we may hear anything on this drug would be five years, so until then, keep drinking that red wine, and eating those dark skinned grapes as a regular part of your diet!

 

 

 

Guest Author: Adam Trevorz


Nutritional supplement, is a preparation intended to supply nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, fatty acids or amino acids, that are missing or are not consumed in sufficient quantity in a person’s diet. Some countries define dietary supplements as foods, while in others they are defined as drugs.

Resveratrol Supplements contain vitamins or dietary minerals are recognized by the highest authority on food standards, as a category of food.The Resveratrol supplements consist of dietary ingredients like vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanical and amino acids.

a dietary substance for use by people to supplement the diet by increasing the total dietary intake, or a concentrate, metabolite, constituent, extract, or combination of any of the above Furthermore, Resveratrol supplements also confirms to the criteria like it is intended for ingestion in pill, capsule, tablet, powder or liquid form. The Resveratrol supplements are not represented for use as a conventional food or as the sole item of a meal or diet.

Pursuant to the DSHEA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates dietary supplements as foods, and not as drugs. While pharmaceutical companies are required to prove the safety or effectiveness of their products, until recently supplement manufacturers were not, and the FDA could take action only after a dietary supplement had been proven harmful.

The DSHEA, passed in 1994, was the subject of lobbying efforts by the manufacturers of dietary supplements. After several years of intense efforts, manufacturers, experts in nutrition, and legislators, acting in a conscientious alliance with consumers at the grassroots level, have moved successfully to bring common sense to the treatment of nutritional supplements under regulation and law.

The researchers found that a majority of Americans supported pre-marketing approval by the FDA, increased oversight of harmful supplements, and greater scrutiny of the truthfulness of supplement label claims.

To maintain the product’s status as a dietary supplement, the label and labeling must be consistent with the provisions in the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994.

Labeling refers to the label as well as accompanying material that is used by a manufacturer to promote and market a specific product. Our Resveratrol supplement is aware of all such rules and regulations.

Resveratrol supplements are demonstrated to be safe, both in quantity and quality. Some vitamins are essential in small quantities but dangerous in large quantities, notably Vitamin A. Consequently, only those supplements that have been proven to be safe may be sold without

prescription.

Nutritional supplements were originally considered as dietary supplements for people who had heightened requirements for some normal dietary components Later, they were employed as preventive medicines against chronic diseases.

To know more about the Resveratrol supplement log on to our website: www.Trevorz.com