A new double blind, placebo-controlled study published in the journal Scientific Reports, found Vitamin D and Resveratrol in combination reduced the hospitalization rate among a group of individuals who tested positive for Covid-19. 100 individuals 45 years and older who had tested positive for Covid-19 were recruited, via cold calls to patients of the Mount…
A new clinical study examining Resveratrol supplementation and its ability to support Healthy Aging in Women was just released showing the benefits this phyto-nutrient has on cognition, cerebrovascular function and cardiometabolic markers in postmenopausal women. 125 postmenopausal women, participated in this 24 month randomized, placebo-controlled crossover trial. Participants between the ages of 45 – 85…
According to a Dutch research group, supplementation with Resveratrol seems to lower the values that measure average blood sugar level. 41 overweight men and women participated in this parallel-group, double-blind clinical study. For the first 2 weeks, participants were asked to stop eating any foods rich in Resveratrol like Peanuts, Red Wine and Grapes. 20…
The “Coronavirus” is the newest viral pathogen that has now caused what has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there exists no vaccine to prevent this disease or to prevent the spread of this disease. The CDC has recommended these preventative actions by…
Green Tea: This nutrient affects both pro inflammatory signaling and free radicals. This results in a healthy management of inflammation in neurological diseases like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s as well as prostate cancer, retinal issues, diabetes and periodontal disease. CoQ10: This cell oxygenator aids in the transfer of oxygen from cell to cell. This makes this a…
A recent study looks to Resveratrol, a polyphenol found in grapes and red wine, as a means to convert excess white fat into a calorie burning brown type of fat. Resveratrol was given to lab mice that were fed a diet high in fat. A reduction in weight gain of approximately 40% was seen in…
Researchers have found increasing antioxidant intakes may lead to less oxidative stress in men with prostate cancer. It is believed that oxidative stress may play a role in both the progression and development of prostate cancer. Biomarkers of oxidative stress in prostate tissue, blood and urine were examined by researchers. A 10% increase in the…
A new study found Resveratrol worked better than a placebo to low total cholesterol in adults with high cholesterol. These findings are in agreement with another clinical trial showing a reduction in total cholesterol after supplementing with 250 mg/day of Resveratrol in participants with Type 2 Diabetes. 71 people participated in this study. Researchers took…
New research suggests the nutritional compounds (phytonutreints) found naturally in Red Wine (Tannic Acid-TA) and Green Tea (EGCG-Epigallocatechin gallate) may inhibit the creation of the toxic metabolites that contribute to the progressive loss of function and structure of neurons, including the death of neurons which are seen in Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease. These nutritional…
A new study suggests supplementation with Resveratrol, an antioxidant found in red wine, may provide support for blood vessels against the negative effects of high blood sugar. Early stages of diabetes are found to cause detrimental changes in coronary microvascular function according to data from both animal and cell studies. These changes are linked to…