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What have you heard about resveratrol?

There are some amazing claims out there, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, improving blood sugar levels, even avoiding cancer! Some of these claims are actually valid and documented.

Where to Get it

Resveratrol is a member of a group of plant compounds called polyphenols. These compounds are thought to have antioxidant properties, protecting the body against the kind of damage linked to increased risk for conditions such as cancer and heart disease. Resveratrol is found in the skin of red grapes, but other sources include peanuts and berries. (source: )

For Metabolism and Against Disease

In a study published in Cell Metabolism, Dutch researchers showed that taking a resveratrol supplement significantly lowered multiple markers associated with heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and many other chronic diseases. These include markers of inflammation, improved mitochondrial capacity, lowered blood pressure, and blood glucose.

Since inflammation is at the root of literally hundreds of diseases, this has immense potential health implications. And we know that chronic inflammation leads not only to age-related diseases but to accelerated aging as well. This study also showed reductions in both blood pressure and triglyceride levels, both of which are associated with heart disease risk.

Diabetes has increased a whopping 35% in just the past decade. Until now, the only non-pharmacologic way to improve insulin sensitivity and reduce your risk of developing diabetes has been calorie restriction and weight loss – which is so very hard for people.