Survival Genes and Resveratrol
Because of their properties of aiding in the prevention and alleviate of age-related diseases, sirtuin (SIRT) genes have been called “survival genes.”
These survival genes were discovered by Dr. Joseph Baur and Dr. David Sinclair at Harvard Medical School and reported in Nature Magazine in 2006. Through a variety of studies and experiments, these doctors/professors proved that calorie restriction triggered a so-called (survival) chain reaction that activates survival genes (sirtuins). This process slows cellular aging. In subsequent studies, these doctors were able to “mimic” calorie restriction and activate survival genes (without calorie restriction) with Resveratrol, and 17 other polyphenol compounds commonly found in red wine grapes.
According to Dr. Joseph Maroon, in a recent article in Bottom Line Health, “Resveratrol has been shown not only to enhance muscle strength and reduce fatigue, but also to help prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer … clear away the toxic proteins that case Alzheimer’s disease … and even lengthen life span by 25%… Resveratrol and other polyphenols were found to increase the life span of flies by 60%, worms and flies by 30%, and mice by 25%.”
Dr. Maroon also states:
“Take a mixed-polyphenol supplement. I recommend the mixed polyphenol supplement Vindure 900, a product developed by Vinomis Laboratories based on Harvard University research…because Resveratrol absorption is thought to be enhanced when combined with other natural polyphenols, a mixed-polyphenol supplement is best.”
Really interesting post. I have started to consume resveratrol in capsules few months ago. Today I can’t tell you what I feel, becouse this is not a touchable thing like other super products. Just one thing what I feel, that I am not tired like few months ago.
Gabriel (Budapest, Hungary)