Wonder Drug?

Resveratrol is found in the skin of red grapes and is a constituent of red wine, but also in many other foodstuffs.It is a phytoalexin produced naturally by several plants when under attack by pathogens such as bacteria or fungi. It is currently marketed as one of many anti aging products.

It is newly identified and is still being researched and explored, however, scientists are very optimistic about the health properties associated with this unique nutrient.

Resveratrol was firstly obtained from the roots of Japanese Knotweed. It can balance the body hormones and also counteracts the oxidization of melanin cells, the condition which initiates aging spots and also triggers collagen production.

By interfering with all three stages of carcinogenesis " initiation, promotion and progression, resveratrol has been found to induce cell cycle arrest when added to cancer cells grown in culture also it has been found to inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis in a number of cancer cell lines.

In vitro resveratrol interacts with multiple molecular targets and has positive effects on the cells of breast, skin, gastric, colon, esophageal, prostate, pancreatic cancer, and leukemia. The strongest evidence of anti-cancer action of resveratrol exists for tumors it can come into direct contact with, such as skin and gastrointestinal tract tumors. For other cancers, the evidence is uncertain, even if massive doses of resveratrol are used.

In theory resveratrol could help against diseases such as Huntington's disease and Alzheimer's disease as it was reported effective against neuronal cell dysfunction and cell death, but again, this has not yet been tested in humans.

Researchers at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University reported that dietary supplementation with resveratrol significantly reduced plaque formation in animal brains, a component of Alzheimer and other Neurodegenerative diseases. In humans it is theorized that oral doses of resveratrol may reduce beta amyloid plaque associated with aging changes in the brain.

respectively. Resveratrol has been found to inhibit platelet aggregation in vitro.

The mechanisms of resveratrol's apparent effects on life extension are not fully understood, but they appear to mimic several of the biochemical effects of calorie restriction. Studies of numerous species have shown that a reduction in calories has been linked to a longer lifespan. The sirt-1 gene activates a critical component of calorie restriction in mammals and promotes fat metabolization. There is evidence that resveratrol may be a calorie restriction mimetic, a compound that mimics the effects of calorie restriction by targeting metabolic and stress response pathways affected by calorie restriction, but without restricting caloric intake, which may be helpful in promoting a longer lifespan.

The lifespan of mice on a high-calorie diet including resveratrol was extended such that their lifespan was similar to that of mice fed a standard diet a recent study reported.

In the test tube, resveratrol effectively scavenges free radicals and other oxidants.

Recently 60 minutes episode highlighted research which suggests that resveratrol can delay the aging process and prevent many gerontological diseases.

In detail this natural substance is being trialed against,

Lactic Acid Buildup, Free Radicals & Dangerous Toxins, Brain and cell degeneration, Carcinogens of all types, Cellular Level dysfunction, Heart Disease, and Stroke Risk.

And to Help Promote,

Metabolic Rate, Good Cholesterol and Natural Energy

As a food supplement resveratrol can be take orally, with a recommended dose of two capsules per day depending on the manufacturer.

Note: It is important to keep in mind that many of the biological activities discussed above were observed in cells cultured in the presence of resveratrol at higher concentrations than those likely to be achieved in humans consuming resveratrol orally.

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September 14 2009 | Anti-Aging | No Comments »

Bottling The Fountain Of Youth?

Being a stylist the past twelve years women often assume that I am authority on all things beauty. Being a six foot two clean cut gay male does not automatically make me an authority however, I do keep my ears open and I always pay close attention to anything that might give me the edge in my business.

A few weeks ago I was highlighting a clients hair when she begin to gossip with another stylist. She bragged about her recent 54th birthday surprise party and my jaw dropped to the floor. I have been styling this ladies hair for 5 years and always assumed she was in her very early forties.

I managed to hide my inquisitiveness about this woman's secret to youth for a couple more minutes, but I ended up having to inquire as to how she managed to stay looking so young. Procedures like face lifts and Botox were the first to come to my mind, but I knew I had been mistaken about their use before, and I was in this case too.

I cracked a smile to my client after getting the confidence to speak up and asked, "Girl what are you doing to keep yourself looking so young?". We both giggled a bit about it and she pulled me in towards her by my hand and said, "Do you promise not divulge my secret?" After I gave an eager silent agreement, she leaned in closer and said, "I found the fountain of youth", and I found myself laughing wholeheartedly.

Then my client began to tell me about an organic skin cream she had been using for the past four years, and how she preferred it to the creams that were created in labs that she had tried before. Upon hearing this, I wondered privately, "How could there be that much of a difference?"

When I arrived home that night I decided to do a little research. I found that most skincare brands, even the ones calling their products organic, contained preservatives that not only water down the effectiveness of their product, but also raise the price.

I came to find out that the company that produced the skin cream my client raved about uses only ingredients that are grown in organic settings, and that they completely avoid any that could possibly be toxic. Also, they do not dilute any of their ingredients despite their potency, and to avoid lessening the effectiveness of their final product, at no point do they add artificial scents or coloration to it.

A major factor you will want to investigate when choosing a skin cream is whether it contains any potentially dangerous ingredients, which most brands that are not completely organic do. A 2004 study found parabens to be the most common cosmetic preservative present in significant amounts in 18 out of 20 breast cancer tumors. The next time you are shopping for skin cream keep in mind that going completely organic is more effective, healthier, and a less expensive option.

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July 28 2009 | Anti-Aging | No Comments »