Resveratrol - a wondrous dietary supplement

Introduction

Resveratrol is a remarkably potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound that is copiously found in grapes skin. ^[1] This powerful scavenger is also present in other flavonoids plants like spruce, lily, eucalyptus, peanuts and mulberries. ^[2] Various studies revealed that, this remarkable compound, Resveratrol is also a constituent of redwine. ^{[1, 3]} It’s also been determined that this grape seed extract, Resveratrol has an anti-cancerous effect and has the ability to enhance the development of normal cells and suppress the growth of abnormal cells. ^{[1, 3, 4]} Resveratrol also exert a profound effect on cardiovascular health specially in lowering blood sugar levels. ^[3] Scientists, researchers and nutritionist agreed that this commendable scavenger, Resveratrol has uncanny ability to encounter free radical damage than any other traditional antioxidant. ^[5]

Now just take a concise look on the conducive effects of this versatile nutritional supplement.

Physiological Effects of Resveratrol

Resveratrolexhibits various health promoting properties and contribute to all-around wellness.

Heart Health

Resveratrol provides support to heart health and fights against certain heart diseases. ^{[1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10]} Some researches proved that, Resveratrol reduces the risks of heart attack by lowering LDL cholesterol levels of the body. ^{[6, 7, 10]} Resveratrol has been associated to lessen the troubling conditions related to varicose veins including swelling, leg discomfort and sensation of heaviness. ^{[5, 7]}

Antioxidant Effect

Resveratrol has an antioxidant property, i.e. prevent free radical damage of the cells. ^{[7, 8, 10]}

Anti – Cancerous Effect

Resveratrol is an important flavonoid that inhibits cancer formation. ^{[1, 5, 8, 9, 10]} This powerful substance inhibits and minimizes the abnormal cell growth. ^[4] Resveratrol has been found in preliminary studies to fight breast, liver and colon cancer. ^{[9, 10]}

Anti-inflammatory Effect

A flurry of interest in Resveratrol is that, it has also an anti-inflammatory effect. ^[6] Resveratrol shows its beneficial effects in the condition that is created due to exaggerated response of the defense mechanisms of the body. ^{[6, 9, 10]}

Anti-aging Effect

Resveratrol provides its beneficial effects in slowing the process of aging ^[5] . It eliminates the wrinkles and fine lines on skin. ^{[5, 6]}

Anti-arthritic Effect

Resveratrol is a pain relieving chemical that lessens the discomfort associated with bones and joint, i.e. it has an anti-arthritic effect. ^{[7, 10]}

Anti-diabetic Effect

Grape seed extract also helpful in diabetic condition by lowering blood sugar level of the body. ^{[7, 10]}

Clear Skin

This effective compound, Resveratrol helps in promoting, maintaining and restoring the health of skin. Resveratrol eliminates the wrinkles and fine lines on skin. ^{[5, 6]} It can help to treat psoriasis, eczema and other skin conditions. ^{[5, 6, 7]}

Healthy Vision

This antioxidant Resveratrol, in grape seed can be helpful to prevent eye disorders such as cataracts and macular degeneration by improving circulation to the blood vessels, thus it restores a healthy vision. ^{[5, 7, 10]}

References:

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3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resveratrol
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10. http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/grape-seed-000254.htm