Biotivia, the makers of a range of health supplements, begin distributing a new brand of resveratrol capsules through Nutri Centre stores in February, which some in the media have dubbed the “wine pill.” Produced from grape skins, resveratrol capsules offer those suffering from a range of chronic conditions, as well as all health-conscious Britons, a high dose of anti-oxidants in an easy to consume format.
The new resveratrol supplements will be available in the UK at a rate of approximately £1 per day—as they come in packages costing approximately £30 on the Biotivia website—making this an economical complement to a healthy, nutritious diet. When combined with healthy eating practices, 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.
Doctors suggest that daily doses of up to 50mg of resveratrol serve as the healthiest and safest option for patients, even though significantly larger doses were given to animals during initial studies of the anti-oxidant’s benefits
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, the resveratrol capsule may help decrease arterial inflammation and potentially reduce the risk of blood clots.
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.
