Anti-Aging and Resveratrol

Sunday night on 60 minutes there was a segment on a couple of biochemical researchers that are studying the effects of resveratrol on the aging cycle among other things. I think their company is called Sirtris Pharmaceuticals.

It was a fascinating story on how resveratrol (the antioxidant found in grape skins or red wine for you lushes!) may turn on a survival gene in the body increasing the life span and decreasing the chance of any chronic disease like diabetes, cancer, or heart disease. Now as an ND I know the benefits of resveratrol but for a supplement to come out that is equivalent of drinking 1000 bottles of red wine daily that actually promotes longevity is potentially amazing.

They are starting on human trials right now but the trials done on mice are significant. Not only do mice on resveratrol keep slim while being fed extra calories, but their organs upon autopsy are pristine, young looking!

I thought there was resveratrol in the greens I do every morning and sure enough there is! Greens First by Doctors for Nutrition contains 100mg of a ResveraMax Proprietary Blend, 25% of which is trans-Resveratrol from a Polygonium Cuspidatrum extract, as well as acerola cherry powder anda concord grape powder.

Interesting look at where not only science but pharma companies are possibly going...