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Denmark commits €2.47m to longest ever resveratrol research
Monday, February 28th, 2011A Danish government agency has committed €2.47m to a resveratrol study that will investigate multiple metabolic syndrome endpoints for the antioxidant including obesity, type-2 diabetes and osteoporosis.
The five-year, human research project is sponsored by the Danish Council for Strategic Research will be the longest ever completed to date using resveratrol and add to a growing body of work for the nutrient. Danish supplier Fluxome will provide the resveratrol extract.
Investments boost Resveratrol research in Denmark
Monday, February 21st, 2011A major investment into the research of anti-inflammatory supplements and medications will boost the number of clinical studies into the effects of Resveratrol on obesity, as well as disease prevention. The Danish Centre for Excellence will focus on research into both Resveratrol and anti-inflammatory products, thanks to a new partnership involving prominent academic institutions in both Denmark and the United States, including Pennsylvania State University and the University of Southern Denmark.
Dr. Steen Bonlokke Pedersen of Denmark’s Aarhus University is leading the clinical studies into Resveratrol’s effect on human health and disease prevention over a five year period. In addition to relying on researchers and resources from around the country, the study will also employ six PhD candidates.
The Danish study’s main emphasis will be examining how Resveratrol might help patients suffering from osteoporosis, as well as other chronic inflammatory conditions.
The five year clinical study was made possible when the Danish Council for Strategic Research announced that it would invest $3.4 million into resveratrol research. This forms part of the Danish medical community’s efforts to turn the country into a leader when it comes to resveratrol-related studies.
Inflammation can lead to wide range of serious health issues, including asthma, psoriasis, diabetes and a range of cardio-vascular conditions. The researchers affiliated with this new project also believe that quality research into resveratrol could help reduce instances of obesity in society, leading to a drop in health care costs.
Resveratrol used in new skin brightening product
Monday, February 21st, 2011A cosmetics company based in Milan has found that Resveratrol may help to improve one's complexion by making skin look younger and brighter and evening out overall tone. DSM Personal Care new product, called Regu-Fade, uses natural Resveratrol, which taps into both melanin production, as well as melanosome transfer.
According to recent clinical tests, Resveratrol managed to regulate and reduce melanin production in many patients, which results in younger looking skin and a healthier skin tone. A major advantage to using Resveratrol in skin care is that it does not come with any health risks or serious side effects.
Resveratrol is a natural product, based on extracts from the skin of red grapes and studies suggest that it helps to stimulate cell activity in such a way as to reduce some of the most obvious signs of ageing, including deterioration in the tone and elasticity of one's skin. While it may take the extended use of Resveratrol to see noticeable improvements in the quality of one' skin, this natural supplement can have the profound effect on the face and hands, two of the areas that are effected most by the ageing process. In both cases, Resveratrol can help reduce wrinkles as the skin loses its elasticity.
There has been growing interest in how Resveratrol might be able to slow many of the signs of ageing and media interest in this issue has helped spark broader awareness of this important supplement. Both Oprah and 60 Minutes have featured it on their shows.
Study Suggests That Resveratrol May Be Key In Ageing Process
Thursday, February 10th, 2011A study conducted on mice in the United States suggests that resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant may help improve the overall health among the elderly. Research published by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) shows that resveratrol may play a similar role in the ageing process among mammals as when someone maintains a very well-balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
While NIA scientists emphasize that the study focused on resveratrol’s impact on mice and added that a range of other environmental factors influence the health of humans, there is reason to believe that resveratrol supplements may help ageing adults.
According to NIA director Richard J. Hodes, resveratrol “mimics” many of the positive effects of maintaining restricted calorie diet over an extended period of time. The NIA’s study took a group of mice on a restricted diet and another which consumed regular food. Scientists then added high doses of resveratrol to the equation and found that cholesterols levels had been noticeably reduced in obese mice and that the decline in cardiovascular function had slowed. In particular, the study found healthier aortas in mice that had received doses of resveratrol, as well as lower instances of inflammation.
But these, however, were just some of the health benefits that NIA scientists detected among mice that had been given resveratrol. Many displayed improved bone health, better motor coordination, as well as a lower risk of cataract and other diseases related to their vision.
New Resveratrol Capsules Introduced In Britain
Thursday, February 10th, 2011Biotivia, a world leader in the production of resveratrol based health supplements, began distributing their best selling resveratrol range through Nutri Centre stores in February. Produced from grape skins, berries, plants and nuts, resveratrol offers those suffering from a range of chronic conditions, a high dose of antioxidants in an easy to consume format, dubbing it “the miracle molecule”.
The new resveratrol supplements will be available in the UK starting at the low cost of £1 per day, making this an economical complement to a healthy, nutritious diet. When combined with healthy eating practices and exercise, resveratrol can help combat health problems associated with obesity.
Some researchers also suggest that resveratrol benefits may include reducing deposits of fatty substances along the walls of arteries, which is one of the serious consequences of high cholesterol.
Studies show that even if resveratrol may not solve the increasingly significant problem of obesity, it can help manage or reduce its side effects. For instance, resveratrol may help decrease arterial inflammation and potentially reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Dr Alex Barber, a general practitioner based in Hampshire, referred to resveratrol supplements as a “good gamble,” noting the positive impact on blood pressure, cholesterol and obesity.
