UF review of resveratrol studies confirms potential health boost

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http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-06-uf-resveratrol-potential-health-boost.html

A University of Florida review of research finds the polyphenol compound known as resveratrol found in red wine, grapes and other fruits may not prevent old age, but it might make it more tolerable.

News stories have long touted resveratrol as a cure for various diseases and a preventative against aging.

"We're all looking for an anti-aging cure in a pill, but it doesn't exist. But what does exist shows promise of lessening many of the scourges and infirmities of old age," said UF exercise psychologist Heather Hausenblas, one of the researchers involved in the study.

A comprehensive review of human clinical research on resveratrol has found it has "anti-aging, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties," but more research of its benefits is needed, she said.

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1. More research needed!

Cin cin!!!

[bemildred]

2. Is confirmed potential anything like a potential confirmation? nt

[KT2000]

3. No - but

time will tell how much it can do for people.

[trotsky]

4. Thank you for promoting SCIENCE!

K&R!