Naka Natural Trans-Resveratrol Japanese Knotweed 600mg - 75 V-Caps

RESVERATROL

Resveratrol is a nutrient found in common foods such as red wine, grapes, peanuts and some berries, including blueberries, bilberries and cranberries.

As one of the most prevalent anti-aging supplements, resveratrol is an active polyphenolic nutrient found in common foods such as red wine, berries, and the skins of other brightly coloured fruits. In addition to its anti-aging benefits, resveratrol has been found to protect the cardiovascular system, reduce the risk of cancer, and balance female hormones.

Protecting the Cardiovascular System
According to animal studies, resveratrol can also protect the heart and cardiovascular system from damage. These effects come from its ability to maintain the integrity of artery walls and to reduce viscosity of the blood. It has been shown to reduce the risk of clot formation, while it also promotes vasodilation (relaxing of the blood vessels). Resveratrol has also been shown to possess significant anti-inflammatory properties, making it a promising option in atherosclerosis prevention. Some researchers believe that resveratrol is responsible for the "French Paradox", explaining why many French people can eat more fatty foods than North Americans, but suffer from fewer incidences of heart attack and stroke. The thinking is that this may be due in part to a higher red wine consumption.

Female Hormone Balancing
Resveratrol has also been shown to possess both estrogenic and anti estrogenic properties, based on the body's own levels and need. Similar to soy products, this may have an application in both estrogen dominant pathologies, as well as in such conditions as menopause, in which estrogen levels are low. In a sense, it helps to balance the body's estrogen levels naturally. For more information on estrogen balancing, please click here.

Antiviral and Antioxidant
There is also some promising research to suggest that resveratrol may inhibit viruses, such as: herpes simplex, varicella, influenza and others. Animal studies have confirmed that resveratrol can prevent and help to reverse free radical damage. Unfortunately, since it is metabolized so quickly, the powerful antioxidant claims may be slightly exaggerated when considered in the complex case of the human body. The antioxidant effect of resveratrol is stronger when stabilized in supplement form.

RESVERATROL – QUICK FACTS

FOOD SOURCES
· Grapes, Peanuts, Blueberries, cranberries and bilberries, red wine.

INDICATIONS
· Athlerosclerosis, free radical damage/protection, viruses

OPTIMUM DOSAGE
· Unknown. Therapeutic levels appear to be much higher than can be achieved through diet alone.

WORKS WELL WITH
· Vitamins A, C, E and selenium, green tea, milk thistle, curcumin, ALA, NAC, CoQ10

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
· The combination of Resveratrol supplementation and anti-coagulant medications can lead to excessive bleeding due to anti-platelet activity. Use these in combination under the supervision of a healthcare practitioner. Avoid supplementation during pregnancy.