Discoveries about the compound have many people excited, but an anti-aging elixir is still years away
The search for the mythical fountain of youth may have ended with
Ponce de Leon, but millions of us hold out hope that science will
discover the secret to beat aging, the special formula that will keep
our skin, and our insides, from displaying the wear and tear of our
years.
So we scour the media for news of the latest studies and claims that
this or that compound or herb can slow the aging process and improve
both our appearance and quality of life. One recent source of optimism
has been resveratrol, a chemical compound found in some foods and drinks many of us already consume. An antioxidant of the group known as polyphenols,
resveratrol is plentiful in the skins and peels of grapes, berries and
certain other fruits. It is found in both white and red wine, but in
much greater quantity in red varieties.
Multiple studies, all on mice, have shown that resveratrol may have a
number of heart-healthy benefits, such as preventing damage to blood
vessels, decreasing clots, lowering cholesterol, hindering inflammation
and warding off stroke. But some of the most intriguing research is
focused on its potential as a general anti-aging agent.
Source: huffingtonpost.com
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