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A daily glass of red wine could lower risk of polycystic ovaries, infertility in women

10/31/2016 - The health benefits of moderate red wine consumption have been heralded for the last several years. It can help prevent heart problems and reduce cancer risks, and some studies even indicate that it can help preserve brain function – provided you don't overindulge. New research has revealed that...

New Harvard study reveals that a glass of wine before bed can actually help you lose weight

3/17/2016 - Two studies by Harvard University and Washington State University have had surprising results and found that, contrary to the usual advice, reducing your alcohol intake might not be crucial to losing weight – in fact, the opposite is true of wine. According to The Sun, scientists have found...

Consuming red wine, grapes found to naturally improve memory

3/3/2015 - After a long, hard and stressful day at work, nothing spells relaxation like a nice glass of fine wine. Fortunately, red wine is one of life's luxuries in which we can occasionally indulge without feeling guilty. In fact, guilt is the last thing you should be feeling after a glass of red wine due...

Resveratrol found in grapes protects DNA, cuts risk of heart disease, cancer

1/6/2015 - Resveratrol is no stranger to news headlines and the health-minded people who are privy to various findings about it. After all, the organic compound has been touted for its ability to slash heart disease risks and boost health. Findings have shown that it has the ability to keep certain cancers...

Blueberry phenol pterostilbene reduces body fat, could lower diabetes risk

12/3/2014 - You may have heard about the miracle antioxidant resveratrol, found in blueberries, grapes and red wine. But did you know that these same foods also contain another phenolic compound, pterostilbene, which may help lower body fat and reduce diabetes risk? That was the finding of a study conducted by...

Natural grape compound resveratrol increases bone density in obese men

11/2/2014 - The results of a recent study suggest that a naturally occurring compound found in red wine could help treat osteoporosis, a condition in which our bones become weak and brittle, making them more susceptible to breaks and fractures. Published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology...

Red wine contains properties that can reduce blood pressure, study finds

9/24/2014 - Moderate consumption of red wine is well known for producing a number of significant health benefits. For example, recent studies have shown that red wine contains compounds that can protect membranes from oxidation, prevent several types of cancer and even treat depression and low moods. Earlier studies...

Natural grape compound resveratrol treats deadly neurodegenerative disease

8/5/2014 - The antioxidant resveratrol, a natural compound in grape skins, may provide the first known cure for a deadly neurodegenerative disease known as adult-onset neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (ANCL), according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Liverpool and published in the journal...

Resveratrol helps prevent metabolic diseases

3/16/2014 - Scientists have been astonished by the remarkable health benefits associated with resveratrol. This unique nutrient found in grape skins has a powerful effect on the genetic expression of the mitochondria within every cell. By positively effecting mitochondrial function, resveratrol, has been shown...

Resveratrol lowers caloric intake to aid weight management and extend natural lifespan

10/16/2013 - Nutritional researchers are continually examining naturally occurring compounds to determine their potential impact on human health. A number of nutrients have been found to provide critical antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support for cellular metabolism and lower disease risk for most chronic diseases...

Resveratrol keeps fighting cancer even after body breaks it down into other compounds

10/9/2013 - Researchers from the U.K. have made a breakthrough discovery with regards to resveratrol, the well-known antioxidant compound in grape skins that is hailed for its incredible anti-aging and anti-cancer benefits. A team of scientists from the University of Leicester's (UL) Department of Cancer Studies...

Four amazing research-proven reasons you should be consuming resveratrol

9/11/2013 - Resveratrol is a polyphenol compound found in some plants, including the skins of dark colored grapes, the source of resveratrol in red wine. Resveratrol is also found in cranberries or cranberry juice, cacao or dark chocolate and peanuts. But the best source of resveratrol is Japanese or Chinese...

Red wine nutrient resveratrol blocks melanoma - Natural News Science

8/6/2013 - The health benefits of resveratrol are almost too numerous to count. This polyphenolic antioxidant compound, which is found naturally in red wine and grapes, has been shown to help fight the aging process, promote a healthy heart, and boost cellular energy output, among many other benefits. And specifically...

Resveratrol in grapes and wine protects from deafness and Alzheimer's

2/24/2013 - There's new hope for a natural way to prevent two of the most dreaded conditions that most often hit elders - hearing loss and Alzheimer's disease. According to a new study just published online ahead of print in the journal Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, resveratrol, a substance found in red...

Resveratrol could cure blindness

2/7/2013 - The cure for age-related macular degeneration and blindness could be as simple as taking a natural supplement extract derived from common grape skins. A recent review that the medical establishment refuses to publish has revealed that a unique and proprietary nutraceutical extract containing resveratrol...

Resveratrol shields against high blood sugar surges to prevent diabetic complications and improve cardiovascular health

1/21/2013 - Allopathic practitioners and the pharmaceutical giants enjoy promoting natural compounds including resveratrol as worthless, akin to snake oil and frequently attempt to convince the public that they are wasting their money by using these supplements. Naturally, the big medical concerns make huge profits...

Resveratrol found to be essential element in the fight against prostate cancer

11/28/2012 - It is estimated that one in five men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lifetime. Our body normally has a sophisticated array of mechanisms available to fight the aberrant growth of cancerous cells, including slow-growing prostate tumors. Many men slowly lose the ability to...

Resveratrol helps fight prostate cancer

11/18/2012 - The cardiovascular "super-nutrient" resveratrol, which is prominently found in grape skins and red wine, may also play an important role in mitigating prostate cancer. A new study out of Missouri links the compound to spurring a critical uptick in the production of special proteins that target malignant...

Resveratrol could be key to curing aggressive prostate cancer

11/15/2012 - Resveratrol, a natural compound found in red wine, grape skins, blueberries, pomegranates and several other plants, has been found to benefit health in a myriad of ways. For example, as Natural News previously reported, scientists have found evidence showing it prevents heart disease, helps keep weight...

Scientists call resveratrol a 'miracle molecule'

9/24/2012 - A recent study presented at the National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has found that resveratrol, a nutrient compound found in grape skins, blueberries, and red wine, can improve motor coordination and help prevent falls among the elderly. And in presenting the findings,...

Resveratrol may be the missing link to prevent and even treat Alzheimer's disease

5/22/2012 - Incidence of Alzheimer's disease cases continue to explode at an unprecedented rate as processed food diets, overweight and obesity become the norm for middle and senior aged adults in the US and most western societies. By the year 2050, it's projected that 13.2 million adults will suffer from this...

Resveratrol vindicated for anti-aging benefits and prevention of heart disease

5/9/2012 - Resveratrol has been a popular buzz word around the alternative health community for more than a decade, touted for its anti-aging properties and potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions at the cellular level. Found in high concentrations most commonly in the skin of red grapes and in many red...

A tragic and stunning case of scientific fraud in studies on red wine and resveratrol

3/22/2012 - In yet another stunning example of scientific research fraud, the University of Connecticut leveled charges of widespread scientific fraud against a prolific researcher earlier this year. The university identified the researcher as Dr. Dipak K. Das, a director of the university's Cardiovascular Research...

Resveratrol and nuts team to protect the brain and boost cognitive function

12/28/2011 - Nuts, especially walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts, combined with the potent polyphenol resveratrol team, together improve mood and protect the aging brain, thus helping to maintain memory and cognition. Researchers reporting in the New England Journal of Medicine have found that nuts consumed over a period...

Resveratrol and pterostilbene team together to improve mental function

12/14/2011 - The potent phenolic compound resveratrol and its close cousin, pterostilbene, have long been touted for their anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and blood sugar-lowering health benefits. Information published in the prestigious journal publications, Neurobiology of Aging and The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry,...

Amazing food fact: Miracle nutrient resveratrol is synthesized by grapes in response to fungal attacks

10/18/2011 - You've probably heard about resveratrol, a miracle antioxidant found in grape skins and some other foods and linked to a lower risk of heart disease and to lessened effects of aging. Unlike other antioxidants such as anthocyanins, which give blueberries their color and are an integral part of the fruit,...

Resveratrol lowers breast cancer risk by blocking estrogen growth factor

10/17/2011 - Researchers from the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Calabria in Italy publishing in The FASEB Journal report that resveratrol blocks the effect of estrogen and can help to prevent the malignant growth of breast cancer in women. The grape/red wine derivative has been the subject of numerous...

Resveratrol and vitamin D synergistically team to boost metabolism and prevent obesity

9/19/2011 - Resveratrol has been on the nutritional radar of researchers because of its proven ability to mimic some of the life-extending characteristics provided by calorie restriction as seen in animals and humans alike. Scientists publishing in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research draw a solid...

Amazing Food Facts: Red grapes produce resveratrol as a defense against fungal invasion

8/17/2011 - You may have heard of resveratrol, a miracle antioxidant found in grape skins (and many other foods) that's linked to a lower risk of heart disease and enhanced longevity. Unlike other antioxidants such as anthocyanins, which give blueberries their color and are an integral part of the fruit, plants...

NaturalNews releases downloadable report on resveratrol that reveals stunning medical secrets of this miracle nutrient

7/22/2011 - Resveratrol is one of the most amazing nutrients known to modern science. Known as a longevity nutrient that gives red wine it's amazing benefits on heart health, resveratrol continues to be widely studied for applications in treating cancer, diabetes, and even chronic inflammation. Several drug companies...

Blueberries, resveratrol and cocoa flavanols aid weight management goals

5/25/2011 - A wealth of new scientific evidence shines a critical light on the importance of natural foods and nutritional compounds in the fight against overweight, obesity and weight maintenance. Virtually all alternative health experts agree, the current epidemic of weight control issues plaguing western society...

Grape seed, resveratrol and pomegranate provide potent blood pressure lowering effect

5/18/2011 - Adults aged 55 and older face a risk of developing elevated blood pressure greater than 90%, accounting for more than 40 million doctor visits each year and taxing an already overburdened healthcare system. Uncontrolled blood pressure slowly degrades the vascular system throughout the body and takes...

Resveratrol and grape seed polyphenols combine to prevent diabetes

4/29/2011 - Researchers publishing the results of two independent studies in the British Journal of Nutrition have demonstrated that polyphenol antioxidants found naturally in red grapes can prevent the buildup of fat in muscle tissue that is a precursor to metabolic disorder and diabetes. Resveratrol and grape...

Potent natural nutrients provide ultimate protection against colon and digestive cancers

4/8/2011 - Pterostilbene is garnering much attention as a powerful nutrient found naturally in the skin of many berries and fruit varieties. According to research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the compound is more potent than its close cousin, resveratrol, in preventing the development...

Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant

3/3/2011 - Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant produced by plants such as red grapes. Studies have shown that resveratrol has anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and blood-sugar lowering properties. Several recent studies have indicated that resveratrol may also provide cardiovascular and blood sugar benefits as...

Resveratrol and quercetin tame inflammation and prevent insulin resistance

1/10/2011 - Resveratrol is a natural nutrient found most notably in the skin of red grapes, and quercetin is a prominent compound in apples and onions. Research continues to mount providing evidence that these protective nutrients can help squelch the flames of systemic inflammation that are at the root of many...

Resveratrol and grape seed extract fight against heart disease, dementia and aging

11/2/2010 - It`s important to understand that many of the top 10 killer diseases have one metabolic factor in common. Heart disease, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer`s disease and the process of aging are all accelerated by wild blood sugar swings that lead to insulin resistance. Humans have not evolved to consume a...

Resveratrol Prevents Brain and Heart Damage While Assisting Weight Loss

9/21/2010 - Resveratrol is the protective bioactive nutrient most commonly found in the skin of red grapes, peanuts and cacao. Resveratrol provides a protective barrier against disease and fungus in plants which is also beneficial to human health. A wealth of information exists to support the function of resveratrol...

GSK executives sell drug compound as a nutritional supplement on the side

8/20/2010 - A recent report in Xconomy has revealed that several executives from drug giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) have been selling a certain resveratrol formula, a component of red wine that has gained much attention for its anti-cancer and anti-aging properties, as a dietary supplement while a similar formation...

Resveratrol promotes health and longevity; study shows it suppresses inflammation, free radicals

8/12/2010 - Resveratrol, a phytochemical found in red grapes, grape juice and red wine, has been shown to prolong life in yeast and animals because of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. But does that mean it has the same effects on the human body? University at Buffalo (UB) endocrinologists have...

Resveratrol revs up metabolism, promotes weight loss in first ever primate study

7/21/2010 - Resveratrol is a type of phytonutrient known as a polyphenol. Found in the skin of grapes, wine, grape juice, peanuts, and berries, it has often been hailed as a life-extending natural compound. After all, research in mice and lab rats has indicated it can protect those animals from obesity and diabetes...

Resveratrol may prevent eye disease, blindness

7/14/2010 - Resveratrol -- a natural compound found in red wine, grapes, blueberries, peanuts and other plants -- has been found to promote longevity and health in a variety of ways. For example, scientists have found evidence it prevents heart disease, helps keep weight under control, normalizes cholesterol levels...

Get Real with Resveratrol

3/1/2010 - Resveratrol has become the nutrient de jour over the last couple of years. It is considered a protection against heart disease and aging with its related diseases. It also offers an excuse to drink more red wine! Resveratrol supplements have been tagged as longevity pills. Recent research and studies...

HRT Patients Rejoice: Resveratrol is an Effective Replacement to Traditional HRT, Study Finds

12/2/2009 - There`s some great news for women who want to decrease their menopausal symptoms without increasing their risk for long term diseases associated with taking hormone replacements: Resveratrol. Because of the inherent risks associated with hormone replacement therapy (HRT), women approaching or in...

New research: resveratrol improves diabetes by affecting the brain

11/7/2009 - Think of a treatment for diabetes, and you probably think of a drug or natural therapy that targets the pancreas to help normalize blood sugar levels. Resveratrol, a phytochemical found in red grapes, has been shown to have a host of health benefits -- including improving diabetes in animal studies....

Resveratrol, the miracle nutrient to prevent heart disease

10/2/2009 - You've probably heard a lot of the good news about resveratrol and its ability to help prevent heart disease. Here, we've posted a collection of valuable quotes about resveratrol from some of the world's best-known authors. Read and enjoy! Hu zhang {Polygonum cuspidatum) is a Chinese herb (actually...

Resveratrol - The Miracle Nutrient for Cancer, Cholesterol and Longevity

8/12/2009 - You've all heard the good news about resveratrol, commonly known as the "red wine nutrient." There's more to resveratrol than red wine, though, and it's helpful for far more than just preventing heart disease. It's also phenomenal for maintaining a healthy cholesterol balance and even supporting increased...

Resveratrol Found to Treat Fatty Liver Disease

5/15/2009 - The naturally occurring plant chemical resveratrol -- made famous for its role in the health benefits of red wine -- may not only prevent but even reverse the dangerous buildup of fat in the liver caused by alcohol abuse. "Our study suggests that resveratrol may serve as a promising agent for...

Resveratrol is "Nature's Medicine" for Cancer, Heart Disease and Much More

4/1/2009 - Just how good is resveratrol at preventing cancer and heart disease? It's so good that drug companies are trying to mimic its molecules in order to claim they're "creating" a new drug to prevent heart disease. But this is Mother Nature's miracle drug -- only it's not a drug. It's a molecule synthesized...

Drink Red Wine and Keep Breasts, Livers and Brains Healthy

3/26/2009 - Red wine is turning out to be a superfood. Although many health conscious people have opted to get isolated grape compounds in capsule form, recent research is showing that the best way is to drink red wine. That's because red wine contains the entire grape polyphenol group of nutrients, a group that...

Resveratrol Found to Halt Growth of Pancreatic Cancer Cells

10/6/2008 - Recent research suggests that the antioxidant resveratrol, which naturally occurs in grape skins, can weaken pancreatic cancer cells and increase their vulnerability to chemotherapy. "Resveratrol seems to have a therapeutic gain by making tumor cells more sensitive to radiation and making normal...

New Study Reveals Resveratrol Improves Health and Longevity

9/26/2008 - Such important information should not be downplayed by the mass media. Yet, that is exactly what just transpired. Instead, they reported that resveratrol improved health, but not longevity, in aging mice on a standard diet. In other words, they chose not to report the most important outcome from the...

Resveratrol Improves Health and Longevity in Aging Mice on a High-Calorie Diet

9/22/2008 - Such important information should not be downplayed by the mass media. Yet that is exactly what just transpired. Instead, the headlines read: "Resveratrol Found to Improve Health, But Not Longevity in Aging Mice on Standard Diet". In other words, they chose not to report the most important outcome from...

Drug Company Seeks Anti-Aging Molecules that Mimic Resveratrol Found in Red Wine

8/31/2008 - A company devoted to creating drugs that replicate the effects of the naturally occurring phytochemical resveratrol has been purchased by pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline for $270 million. Because research has suggested that resveratrol - a chemical found in red wine - may help extend life and...

Resveratrol Has Anti-aging and Anti-Cancer Properties, Linked to Cardiovascular Health

8/26/2008 - A wealth of new research findings continue to underscore the wonders of resveratrol, the compound discovered only a few years ago that has already achieved superstar status. Found predominately in red wine, grapes and peanuts, resveratrol is now showing to significantly impact the aging process, regulate...

Red Wine’s Resveratrol May Help Battle Obesity

8/4/2008 - Resveratrol, a compound present in grapes and red wine, reduces the number of fat cells and may one day be used to treat or prevent obesity, according to a new study. The results will be presented at The Endocrine Society's 90th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Past research found that resveratrol...

Grape Skin Compound Fights the Complications of Diabetes

5/9/2008 - Research carried out by scientists at the Peninsula Medical School in the South West of England has found that resveratrol, a compound present naturally in grape skin, can protect against the cellular damage to blood vessels caused by high production of glucose in diabetes, according to a recently published...

Recent Research Highlights: Oily fish, resveratrol, green tea, vitamin D and tomato extract

7/7/2007 - • Benefits of eating fish outweigh potential risks Researchers at Harvard University analyzed the benefits and risks of eating fish, a potential source of mercury and dioxin contamination. They calculated that eating one to two fish meals per week, especially fish high in omega-3 fats, reduced...

Resveratrol, the phytonutrient in red wine, doubles exercise endurance in animal research

11/17/2006 - A drug based on resveratrol -- a phytonutrient found in red wine -- may double exercise endurance, fight obesity and prolong life, according to a new study by French researchers. Dr. Johan Auwerx and colleagues from the Institute of Genetics and Molecular and Cellular Biology in Illkirch, France,...

Resveratrol in red wine protects body from excess food consumption

11/2/2006 - When resveratrol, a chemical found in red wine, was given to mice in a recent study, it countered some effects of a high-calorie diet, improving the health of the mice and increasing their life spans. Resveratrol could not reverse all the consequences of overeating, since the mice did not lose any...

Resveratrol in red wine protects the brain from stroke damage

10/16/2006 - Drinking a couple of glasses of red wine every day may help protect the brain from stroke damage, according to new research by scientists from Johns Hopkins University. The researchers -- led by Dr. Sylvain Dore -- fed mice a moderate amount of a compound found in red grape skins and seeds, then...

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