Resveratrol an Anti Aging Supplement

What can a Resveratrol pill really do for you?  The supplement is being promoted as an anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, blood-sugar lowering, life extending miracle. But, what they fail to tell you is that the latest research proves that the nutrient has a very low bio-availability.

Stomach acid converts the active form of the nutrient to an inactive form that does not have the same activity. Basically, it causes twisting of the molecule. If it remains unchanged as it passes through the stomach, the untwisted molecule is small enough to pass through the intestinal wall and enter the bloodstream directly. This occurs with some proteins and other nutrients, as well.

In order to protect delicate nutrients from stomach acid, some manufacturers use an enteric coating. But, the coatings are more expensive and the cheap supplements don’t include them. So, the first thing that a Resveratrol pill must include is an enteric coating.

The second thing is that the formulation should be standardized to have high trans-Resveratrol content, 50% is best. It is the trans-Resveratrol type that has been used in laboratory studies. It is basically the “untwisted” form of the molecule.

The third thing to look for is a combination of other ingredients that enhance and work with the trans-Resveratrol to provide the greatest results. On its own a Resveratrol pill can only do so much. The activity that it has is not well understood, but assuming that the research theories are correct, it is not active against all types of free radicals. Basic antioxidants must be included or the other free radicals will damage the cells, even if trans-Resveratrol is present.

Some of the latest claims have been about weight loss, in particular fat loss, that supplementation can cause. These claims are based on studies conducted using animal models. There are no clinical trials to show the effectiveness or safety of this type of supplement for weight loss.

If you need to lose weight, a multi-nutritional supplement that contains chromium, green tea extract, gingko biloba, SAM-e and ATP can help, because they are compounds that have proven fat-burning activity. Other nutrients are important, as well. Just because you are overweight does not mean that you are well nourished. In fact, in all likelihood, you are suffering from mal-absorption, an inability to absorb nutrients from the foods that you eat. Supplementation can be highly beneficial.

Basically, a single-ingredient Resveratrol pill will do very little to improve your overall health. As an ingredient in a totally balanced formula, it’s great. Alone, it’s not going to do much.

It was believed to be the solution to the puzzle of the French paradox, a lower than expected incidence of heart disease in the South of France, despite a diet that is high in fat. Researchers have since proven that it could not possibly be the explanation for that puzzle. The amount that is present in red wine is too low.

The amount that is present in a Resveratrol pill may be too high or too low. 20-50mg per day is sufficient, higher than that could cause unwanted side effects. Look for a formula that includes that amount and lots of other different ingredients, if you want the best results.

Author: Valerie Rosenbaum

Valerie Rosenbaum has made it her mission to provide the public with information supporting the use of natural and clinically tested ingredients in their natural anti aging supplement products.

She has spent years researching the role of the environment in the deterioration and aging of the body. She has written extensively on the way many chemicals used in supplements may do more harm than good.

Through this research, she has found one company that she feels produces the best skin care product line and natural anti-aging supplements anywhere on the market. The company is based in New Zealand but they ship their products worldwide. For more information visit her website NaturalBalanceSupplements.com

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