| Red Wine, resveratrol and their health benefits. July 2008. |
Ben Wasseman on July 7, 2008 reported that red wine compound
may help middle-aged men’s heart. A recent study has suggested
that middle-aged men and women could slow aging-related
deterioration and functional decline by using resveratrol.
Resveratrol is a compound found in red wine, grapes and nuts.
That study sponsored and conducted by the National institute on
Aging confirmed resveratrol has some effects of calorie
restriction, but indicated that this compound does not increase
lifespan in study mice when fed a standard diet.
The study compared mice fed a standard diet, a high-calorie diet
or an every-other-day feeding regimen with or without high- or
low-dose resveratrol for the aging related health conditions.
Calorie restriction including every-other-day feeding regimen has
been showed to improve markers of health.
The researchers found resveratrol prevented aging-related and
obesity-related cardiovascular functional decline in the mice.
Resveratrol also significantly reduced total cholesterol in 22-
month-old non-obese mice after 10 months of treatment. The
compound also improved inflammation in the heart of some
animals. Treated mice tended to have better bone health and
bending stiffness. Aged resveratrol-treated mice were found to
have reduced cataract formation and enhanced balance and
motor coordination.
In spite of all the benefits, resveratrol did not significantly
increase lifespan in animals fed standard chow, suggesting that
the treatment did not affect all aspects of the basic aging process.
However, while the new findings are promising, it would be
premature for people to start taking resveratrol supplements to
improve health, saying a potent compound like this might interact
in uncertain ways with other drugs. [3]
On the other hand, another study shows that consuming green
tea appeared to quickly improve the function of endothelial cells.
Endothelial cell damage is a key factor for the onset of
atherosclerosis. Thus, consumption of green tea may promote
the health of our heart. [2]
More Information of Resveratrol
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2008
[1] Ben Wasserman, Red wine compound may help middle-aged men’s heart,
Foodconsumer.org, Jul 7, 2008 - 8:49:02 AM [2] Alan Mozes Compound in Red Wine
Fights Ravages of Age HealthDay Thursday, July 3, 2008; 12:00 AM [3] Maggie Fox
and Eric Beech Fountain of youth? Red wine gives up secrets Reuters Thu Jul 3,
2008 12:51pm EDT
may help middle-aged men’s heart. A recent study has suggested
that middle-aged men and women could slow aging-related
deterioration and functional decline by using resveratrol.
Resveratrol is a compound found in red wine, grapes and nuts.
That study sponsored and conducted by the National institute on
Aging confirmed resveratrol has some effects of calorie
restriction, but indicated that this compound does not increase
lifespan in study mice when fed a standard diet.
The study compared mice fed a standard diet, a high-calorie diet
or an every-other-day feeding regimen with or without high- or
low-dose resveratrol for the aging related health conditions.
Calorie restriction including every-other-day feeding regimen has
been showed to improve markers of health.
The researchers found resveratrol prevented aging-related and
obesity-related cardiovascular functional decline in the mice.
Resveratrol also significantly reduced total cholesterol in 22-
month-old non-obese mice after 10 months of treatment. The
compound also improved inflammation in the heart of some
animals. Treated mice tended to have better bone health and
bending stiffness. Aged resveratrol-treated mice were found to
have reduced cataract formation and enhanced balance and
motor coordination.
In spite of all the benefits, resveratrol did not significantly
increase lifespan in animals fed standard chow, suggesting that
the treatment did not affect all aspects of the basic aging process.
However, while the new findings are promising, it would be
premature for people to start taking resveratrol supplements to
improve health, saying a potent compound like this might interact
in uncertain ways with other drugs. [3]
On the other hand, another study shows that consuming green
tea appeared to quickly improve the function of endothelial cells.
Endothelial cell damage is a key factor for the onset of
atherosclerosis. Thus, consumption of green tea may promote
the health of our heart. [2]
More Information of Resveratrol
THIS ARTICLE IS FOR YOUR INFORMATION ONLY. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTION, YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR. DO NOT COPY
NOR TRANSFER THE CONTENT TO OTHER WEBSITE. ALL RIGHT RESERVED
2008
[1] Ben Wasserman, Red wine compound may help middle-aged men’s heart,
Foodconsumer.org, Jul 7, 2008 - 8:49:02 AM [2] Alan Mozes Compound in Red Wine
Fights Ravages of Age HealthDay Thursday, July 3, 2008; 12:00 AM [3] Maggie Fox
and Eric Beech Fountain of youth? Red wine gives up secrets Reuters Thu Jul 3,
2008 12:51pm EDT