Better Nutrition November 2020
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Reversing Brain Aging<br />
“Our observed improvement in<br />
overall cognitive performance<br />
with resveratrol could potentially<br />
reverse cognitive aging by up to<br />
10 years.” This statement was<br />
made by Australian researchers<br />
in the journal Nutrients,<br />
14 • NOVEMBER <strong>2020</strong><br />
guide to cutting-edge supplements<br />
Get a Crush on<br />
Resveratrol<br />
How this extract from wine and grapes<br />
can help fight brain aging, diabetes,<br />
heart disease, osteoporosis, and more.<br />
BY VERA TWEED<br />
Resveratrol has been touted—and doubted—as an all-round,<br />
age-reversing miracle supplement, partially based on early<br />
research showing that it extends the life of some animals,<br />
such as worms and killifish. Initial lab and animal studies<br />
also fueled its popularity by finding that resveratrol<br />
stimulates beneficial genes, has antioxidant and<br />
anti-inflammatory properties, and enhances<br />
function on a cellular level.<br />
How does this translate into tangible<br />
improvements in human well-being?<br />
In the past few years, dozens of clinical trials<br />
have looked at the effects of resveratrol on<br />
different health risks and conditions and<br />
have identified some specific benefits.<br />
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