You have probably heard about this powerful anti-oxidant on the media. It is found naturally in red wine, mullberries, bleuberries, raw peanuts, the inside of the peel of red grapes and other plants.

In human and lower life form studies, it was found that it may protect against cancer and cardiovascular disease by acting as an anti-oxydant, anti-mutagen and anti-inflammatory.

As our baby boomer population is aging, Resveritrol could be the new fountain of health and provide a powerful tool to prevent and treat the many diseases of aging.

There are animal studies and human observation showing that a caloric restriction in the diet increases longevity and delays the onset of illness related to aging.

The drug manifacturers and scientists are on to something. They want to create a drug that will mimic the effects of caloric restriction and activate a certain gene (SRIT 1) as well as some other chemical reactions in the body. The drug will fool the body and pretend there is a caloric restriction. The scientists think this will reverse the age related illnesses and slow down aging.

While they spend time and millions of dollars making this drug, other studies have shown that resveritrol (naturally)  could accomplish a lot to slow down aging and the related diseases.

Why do most people get sick and sicker as they grow old?

Could it be due to what they’ve been eating or not eating? The stress? Undigested food? Or just eating too much and too often of the wrong food?

While the key to a healthy life resides in multiple daily actions, I personnally like Resveritrol and would recommend it.

Here are a few tidbits you need to know before buying any as it is an expensive nutrient.

You can find products containing 50% Resveritrol. This means 50% is trans-resveritrol and 50% cis-resveritrol. The trans-resveritol activates the SIRT1 gene which slows aging, but the cis-resveritrol does not activate the SIRT1 gene.

Products containing 99% resveritrol contain 99% trans-resveritrol, they are more expensive but better quality.

Emodin is an additive found in natural resin. It is usually found in the 50% Resveritrol products at 3% and in the 99% at 0.004%. It has an anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer attributes, but it also loosens the stools. So, be advised if you buy the 50% product.

From all the data I gathered, a 1,000 mg dosage daily is recommended. If you want to take mega dosages, always consult with your doctor first.

Micronized (1-4 microns in size) resveritrol is also sold. It is supposed to be 220% more effective and 1 capsule equals 550 bottles of wine. Make sure you read the size of the micron on the bottle before you buy it. The smaller the micons the better the quality (1-4 microns).

One capsule of 1,000 mg of resveritrol equals 250 bottles of wine, one capsule of 300 mg equals 150 botles of wine. This is a lot of wine and grapes!!! No wonder it is expensive.

The FDA has ruled that Resveritrol is not toxic to humans. No study on humans have shown side effects.

One independent report suggested the content of phytoestrogens in wine and soy may adversely affect breast cancer patients, but the study was nowhere to be found. Naturally, the alcohol in wine as well as any other drinks will adversely affect anybody’s liver. It’s better to take Resveritrol than drink too much wine.

In summary, under eat ( stay on your appetite), eat good quality healthy food, no junk food, eat the good fats, take your omega oils, your vitamins and minerals and 1,000 mg resveritrol daily and you’ll grow old slowly and be healthy. That is my wish to you!