Resveratrol for Heart, Brain, Joints

Earlier this year I wrote about the amazing health benefits in resveratrol, a strong antioxidant found in foods like grapes, peanuts, red wine, and  Japanese knotweed (an herb). Check out that blog post here.

But now there is new research from The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism that concluded resveratrol helps your body fight inflammation and oxidative damage. The study tested the effects of adults who took Polygonum cuspidatum extract (PCE) for 6 weeks against adults who took a placebo. PCE is the Japanese knotweed with a potent amount of resveratrol. This new research supports the claim that resveratrol can help us keep our hearts, brains, and joints healthy. Check out that blog post on Health Food

Eating lots of grapes, berries, and drinking small amounts of red wine are great ways to get a healthy dose of resveratrol, but to get the strong health benefits promoted in studies such as the one above, you might want to consider taking a supplement. Be sure to do your research and choose a high quality brand. Check out that blog post on Health Food

If you want to enjoy a few drinks during the holidays this year, red wine is a great choice and also makes for a nice present.