subject: The Rise Of Resveratrol Another Excuse To Drink Red Wine? [print this page] Resveratrol, amongst the many different ideas surrounding its beneficial factors, is most commonly considered and used as a protection against heart disease and aging. In more extravagant claims it has also been said that it may help prevent blindness, but how much do we really know about this miracle chemical?
Defined as a chemical that seed producing plants create to ward off attacking fungi and bacteria, subsequent studies have shown that Resveratrol cannot offer immunity but can in fact be proved for its nutritional value.
There are many foods that contain Resveratrol and some Im sure that many are not aware of, however in relation to how much each food type produces, Japanese knotweed comes out on top. Japan and China in particular have used knotweed tea recipes in order to take advantage of its resveratrol benefits, and since the active phytonutrient was isolated in the 1980s it is now sold as a nutritional supplement.
Recent research shows that Resveratrol, derived from Japanese knotweed is also now used as a natural anti-inflammatory with private clinics including one in Sydney who claim they now encourage patients to take resveratrol as a means to speed up their recovery from surgery.
Sourcewire.com states Scientists conducting research into Resveratrol believe that they are getting closer to finding the key to longer human lives and in the meantime, giving us the keys to healthier, longer lives, however without official proof of these benefits are we going to up the amount of grapes, peanuts and red wine we consume any time soon?
In relation to the rising issue of Japanese knotweed in most neighbourhood gardens, the future for cheap anti-aging solutions looks bright. The plants sensational sweet and delicious tang has already led to a rise in cuisine recipes with a variety of meals alone. And with simple cooking methods such as Japanese stir frys and knotweed winter soup, it seems using the edible weed for tasty health benefits can only increase as knowledge of Resveratrol continues to grow.
