Resveratrol — Anti-Aging Magic
The benefit of taking nutritional supplements is widely accepted. We all want to take the fewest supplements to gain the greatest benefit. Therefore people often ask: ‘Do I need to take an antioxidant supplement?’
Antioxidants are nutrient and plant compounds that have the ability to scavenge the free-radicals constantly produced within the body. If unquenched, free radicals lead to oxidative stress which promotes inflammation,
cellular damage, the progression of all diseases and hastens the aging process.
Antioxidant supply via diet has been drastically reduced through the changes to food production and supply. Additionally, free radical exposure is at an all time high (from pollution, UV light, damaged fats, food additives, stress, etc). So, the question we should be asking is “which antioxidant supplement do I need to take?”
One well researched antioxidant is resveratrol - the active constituent
found in high amounts in red grapes and the herb Japanese knotweed.
Research into resveratrol has shown that it has the ability to activate an enzyme called sirtuin1. This enzyme helps protect against the development of many lifestyle related conditions including metabolic disease, obesity, neurodegenerative disorders and cancer. Resveratrol has even been shown to help manage the aging process. It promotes healthy cell growth by supporting gene transcription and programmed cell death. Resveratrol
aids in reducing inflammation and the stress response that can damage body tissues.1,2
Resveratrol is also important for insulin sensitivity, glucose control,
energy production3, stimulation of fat burning and cholesterol regulation1
and may have a role to play in those with arthritis, degenerative brain disorders and diabetes4.
Whether you have specific health concerns or just want to maintain good health to a ripe old age, resveratrol can offer multiple health benefits.
Radiance® Resveratrol is standardised to provide 100mg of resveratrol per capsule ensuring you are getting a high and consistent
dose from each capsule.
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2. Salminen A et al. 33 Ageing Res Rev 2008; 7(2): 83-105
3. Metoyer CF, Pruitt K. 34 Pathophysiol 2008; 15(2): 103-8
4. Greger JL.50 J Nutr 1998; 128(Suppl 2): 368S-371S