resveratrol

Alcohol and Cancer Linked in Studies

September 21, 2011

I am a big fan of resveratrol, which is the antioxidant that is found in red wine. And I cheered when studies came out that linked drinking red wine (in limited quantities) to longer healthier lives. But I would be remiss if I didn’t also report on studies that have linked alcohol consumption with cancer. [...]

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Resveratrol – Pros and Cons (Pro et Contra)

January 21, 2010

What is resveratrol, really? Resveratrol is a phytoalexin, a class of antibiotic compounds produced as a part of a plant’s defense system against disease. Could swiping this defense system be used to fight disease in humans? Lots of folks wondered why the French people have low rates of heart disease — even though they have [...]

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