A study released by the National Institute on Aging and the National Institutes of Health has found that overweight mice whose high calorie diet was supplemented by the compound Resveratrol had better health and survival than aged overweight mice who did not receive the compound.


The online study published in the November 1 issue of Nature, indicates that heavy doses of Resveratrol lowers the rate of diabetes, liver problems and other fat-related health issues in obese mice.

Researchers believe that Resveratrol is one of the primary ingredients responsible for the cholesterol lowering effects of red wine and is also thought to contribute to the improved cardiovascular effects associated with the moderate consumption of red wine and grape products. Resveratrol also demonstrates anti-infective, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties that help it block reactions associated with the cancer process.