Get The Benefits Of Red Wine - Without The Headache

Scientific research suggests that this French Paradox may in part be due to the red

wine that the French are so fond of, and specifically, to its content of a compound called Resveratrol.

Plants produce Resveratrol as a defence against microbial, viral or other environmental attacks. In humans however, its main role is in the cardiovascular system. In particular it appears to be beneficial in the prevention and management of atherosclerosis (the accumulation of plaque in the arteries), which is a risk factor in the development of heart disease and stroke.

Resveratrol acts in a number of ways that inhibit the development of atherosclerotic plaque, including:

Reducing oxidative damage to LDL-cholesterol molecules (this is one of the early steps in plaque development).

Maintaining the tone of the blood vessels so that they remain relaxed and open (rather than stiffened and narrowed), and thus helping to maintain healthy blood flow

Reducing the tendency of platelets to stick together, and therefore helping to reduce the likelihood of blood clots forming.

To enjoy all these benefits of Resveratrol, you could do as the French do, and enjoy a little red wine on a daily basis. Sadly though, modern agricultural practices have led to the decline of Resveratrol levels in wine, and today red wine may contain as little as 1-3 milligrams per litre, or just 150-450 micrograms per standard 150 mL glass. Other dietary sources (including peanuts, and berries such as blueberries, bilberries, cranberries and mulberries) also supply only small amounts of Resveratrol.

However, the richest source of Resveratrol of all is the root of the herb Polygonum cuspidatum (knotweed), which is used as a blood tonic in traditional Chinese medicine. Taken in tablet form, a daily dose of 250 mg of Resveratrol from P. cuspidatum provides around as much of this potent antioxidant as you"d obtain from more than 500 glasses of red wine. But without the hangover!

Alternatively, Resveratrol is also available in a tablet form and can be found in most health stores and pharmacies. Thompson"s, a leading nutritional brand offers the highest strength of Resveratrol in their highly potent product Ultra Strength Resveratrol, which provides 125mg of Resveratrol per tablet, combined with nutrients vitamin C and bioflavoids.

by: thompsonnutrition

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