subject: The Biggest Medical Discovery [print this page] Once upon a time, when the world was coming out of the dark ages, the medical world hailed antibiotics as the greatest discovery by man. Because of antibiotics, millions of lives were saved that could have been lost to a number of diseases such as tuberculosis and the bubonic plague. Today, however, all of that has changed.
In a world where tuberculosis is something that can be prevented, if not, cured, antibiotics no longer take the center stage. What makes men wonder now is the ability of a few compounds to slow down ageing, prevent cancer, and control blood sugar level. The most amazing part is, one phytoalexin can do that all by itself. Meet the trans resveratrol.
Resveratrol is a substance released by a number of plants when they feel threated by various pathogens such as bacteria and fungi. It is most often found in the skin of the red grape and can be synthesized from the Japanese knot wood. Because it is found in the skin of the red grape, it naturally forms a major part of the red wine that you drink.
Although the first record of a study about trans resveratrol was done in 1939, it was only in 2003 that evidence about its medicinal and various properties come to light. The first study done by the group of Howitz and Sinclair focused on the ability of resveratrol to slow down ageing. Succeeding studies, on the other hand, focused on cancer prevention, lowering of blood sugar, and counteracting the effects of high fat on the body.
So far, scientists have not yet found any long term side effects from taking trans resveratrol. The health benefits of this miracle substance have, so far, been outstanding. Although there are people who believe that resveratrol can hasten the growth of breast cancer cells, studies have shown that there is no direct relationship between the two.
With trans resveratrol's popularity riding high, it is still better to err on the side of caution and check first what it is all about before you purchase one for your use. Make sure that you go for a 99% pure trans resveratrol. Go for shops that offer a money-back guarantee as well as a no-risk trial use.
