Ingredients / Resveratrol

Resveratrol is a naturally-occurring compound produced in plants and grapes, found primarily in the skin and seeds. Resveratrol is the key ingredient in red wine that made headlines in November (2006) when scientists demonstrated that it kept overfed mice from gaining weight, turned them into the equivalent of Olympic marathoners, and seemed to slow down their aging process. Very few medical discoveries have generated such an instant buzz.

Scientists became interested in exploring the potential health benefits of resveratrol when its presence was reported in red wine, leading to speculation that Resveratrol might help explain the “French Red Wine Paradox” (The French have less mortality rate and lower incidence of coronary disease). Their consumption of resveratrol-containing red wine is considered by many in the scientific community, including the Linus Pauling Institute, to be the reason for their longevity and good health. The benefits of drinking red wine have even been recognized by the American Heart Association, which now recommends 1 to 2 glasses per day for men and 1 glass per day for women. http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/111/2/e10

Obviously, the alcohol content of wine does have its drawbacks (impairs brain function, can’t be combined with many medications, children and pregnant people can’t drink it and long term use may harm the liver). Chews-4-Health contains extracted resveratrol, so now you can have the benefits of this heart-healthy nutrient, without the negative alcohol side effects.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.