The man responsible for all the fuss about Resveratrol and its remarkable health benefits is Dr. David Sinclair from Harvard University. He discovered purely by accident that there was a protein molecule found in red wine that was beneficial for the heart of those who drank it. Oh, it also slowed down aging!
Research proved conclusively that resveratrol actually could slow the aging process by resetting the biological clock within the body. It does this by working on a gene named the NPT1, and by stimulating this gene, you can actually slow the process of aging down. During studies, when mice were given resveratrol their life was extended by thirty percent over the average life span of the rodent and they also seemed to have far less inherent illnesses such as heart disease and cancers.
However, the amount of wine we humans consume on a daily basis just will not be sufficient to have any direct or noticeable effect and according to the lead researcher Sinclair, you would have to drink approximately one thousand glasses of wine each day to match the ability to slow down the aging process. It was also found that not only does resveratrol low aging but also it is effective at controlling weight gain, hypertension and can obliterate cancers in humans.
The good news is that you can avoid alcoholism and becoming a wino by simply purchasing some resveratrol supplements from almost any pharmacy on the planet these days. When purchasing resveratrol, it is vital to find a supplement that guarantees high absorption of the core product. The following information shows the best options for resveratrol product absorption.
[Delivery Methods in Absorption Percentages]
• pill = 10%
• capsule = 18%
• skin patch = 55%
• Intra muscular injection = 90%
• Intra-Oral Spray = 98%
Therefore, according to the above chart, the best way to receive resveratrol would be by intra-oral spray. Using this method, you just spray the supplement straight into your mouth. When purchasing a tablet or capsule you will find they are less expensive to purchase but from a clinical perspective, you are throwing away ninety percent of your dollars. When you take it in this formulation, only around ten percent of the product will actually enter your system properly. The reason for this is that the resveratrol itself in its minutest form when absorbed into the digestive tract will lose its majority of molecules from digestive enzymes, which will cause it to be ineffectual.
Perhaps knowing this information beforehand, you will be less likely to purchase the cheaper resveratrol delivery methods, which are known to be less effectual when taken due to lack of absorption. Resveratrol by itself is an efficient enough health supplement but you should try and find it in combination with other successful anti aging compounds and or antioxidants such as grape seed extract or pomegranate essentials. The cost will not be too much more and the benefits will be far more beneficial for your overall health.
Tue, Nov 3, 2009
Anti Aging, Anti Aging Supplements, Longevity