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Resveratrol shown in study to combat aging

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

A recent study from Italian research center, Scuola Normale Superiore, tested to see if resveratrol could prolong the lifespan of some short lived vertebrates such as mice and fish.

The researchers used the short-lived seasonal fish, Nothobranchius furzeri, which has a maximum lifespan of 13 weeks in captivity. Short lifespan in this species is not the result of genetic mutations, but a natural trait associated with the necessity to breed in a short lived environment and tied with accelerated development and expression of ageing biomarkers at a cellular level. Resveratrol was added to the food starting in early adulthood and caused a dose-dependent increase of median and maximum lifespan.

The results confirmed that regular doses of resveratrol extended the life expectancy of the test subjects by over 30%. This is giving credence to the notion that resveratrol could be beneficial in extending the lifespan of humans.

Resveratrol is a compound found in many plants and berries, including grapes. It is a naturally occurring phytoalexin that is activated when the plant is under threat from pathogens and fungus – basically like our own immune system. It first started to gain notoriety when Dr Sinclair, from Harvard University, published a study in Nature magazine proclaiming that resveratrol activated the SIRT 1 gene in yeast and extended its life span significantly.

The SIRT 1 gene is considered to be the genetic marker that is responsible for organically regulating the body’s response to caloric restriction. The data from these studies iterates the results from the National Institute of Aging, confirming that when resveratrol is introduced to the diet, it can extend the life span of short lived species by activating sirtuins.

James Betz, founder and CEO of world leading resveratrol firm, Biotivia, said: “Again we are finding more and more compounds that are naturally occurring in nature which highlight the fact that we could find a cure for most age related
conditions. We have been collaborating in many studies with a number of prestigious medical institutions including Northumbria University and the Albert Einstein Medical Center using our Transmax resveratrol supplement, the most efficacious, purest and potent resveratrol supplement being made. The results from these studies and trials have been nothing short of astonishing and are proving beyond a doubt that resveratrol’s role in health care will increase as we learn more about its properties.”

To read more about resveratrol please visit http://www.biotivia.com

Acai extracts show brain health and cognitive potential

Monday, March 7th, 2011

A recent study carried out by the USDA’s National Center on Aging has suggested that extracts from acai may help to protect the brain as we age by assisting the microglia defense cells in cleaning up the degraded brain cells.

This mechanism is called autophagy and it takes the toxic proteins and recycles them. As people age, this system declines but the research suggests that the potent extracts of acai can help to enhance the process, leading to healthier cognitive function.

Açai berries have been used by the Riebeirihnos, the Amazons ‘river dwellers for hundreds of years and has been shown to have powerful antioxidant properties thanks to the high level of anthocyanins, which are part of the flavanoid family.

The results presented in San Diego indicated that extracted fractions of the açai pulp protected against the release of pro-inflammatory compounds including COX-2 and TNF-alpha. The researchers commented that: “These results suggest that açai may contribute to ‘health span’ in aging, as it is able to combat some of the inflammatory and oxidative mediators of aging at the cellular level.”

James Betz, founder and CEO of bioceutical firm, Biotvia, said: “Its great to see more studies that investigate the healing potential of naturally occurring products. I think in this day and age more people are looking for traditional remedies rather than prescription medicines as they are proving just as effective in some instances. We have been producing herbal supplements for nearly 20 years that have a solid background in combating illnesses and maladies and have released Acai Bio Edge with the aim of giving your body the much needed antioxidant boost it requires, especially after all the seasons festivities and the over indulgence that comes with it.”

Acai Bio Edge has an ‘off the scale’ antioxidant level. Packed full of minerals, oils and nutrients, this berry, when combined with Resveratrol is one of the strongest supplement of this range on the market. Only Biotivia protects the fruit from oxidation by a patented Active Packaging system and by adding Green Tea Extract.

Betz continues: “Our latest developments in the antioxidant market place has shown us to be an innovative forerunner, finding solutions and formulas that have full spectrum benefits for everyone. Our supplements are suitable for vegans, vegetarians and for all different religions”

To read more about Acai Bio Edge please visit http://www.biotivia.com/acaibioedge.html

Denmark commits €2.47m to longest ever resveratrol research

Monday, February 28th, 2011

A 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.

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Study Suggests That Resveratrol May Be Key In Ageing Process

Thursday, February 10th, 2011

A 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, 2011

Biotivia, 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.

PteroMax featured in NBT Magazine

Friday, January 28th, 2011

Biotivia’s latest product PteroMax has been featured in this months NBT Magazine:
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Blueberry boom in Britain driven by health benefits

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Sales of blueberries in the UK have rocketed over the last year as consumers seek the health benefits recently linked to the fruit.

The country’s leading retailer Tesco says that blueberry sales have risen by 185 per cent since last September and are growing month by month.

Last summer scientists from the US Agricultural Research Service revealed that a compound found in blueberries called pterostilbene, similar to resveratrol, could be as effective as a widely used synthetic drug in reducing cholesterol.

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ERK activation by the polyphenols fisetin and resveratrol provides neuroprotection in multiple models of Huntington’s disease.

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

Huntington’s disease (HD) is an inherited, progressive and ultimately fatal neurodegenerative disorder that is characterized by psychiatric, cognitive and motor symptoms. Among the pathways implicated in HD are those involving mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling and particularly the Ras-extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) cascade

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