Want to live to be 150, Can you Do It?

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Most interesting nutrient today: Resveratrol

I am interested in hearing the opinions and research the readers have

gathered on resveratrol (red wine and/or Japanese Knotweed extract) S.J.

Barbara Walters had a special this past week on ABC. Titled " Want to Live to

150, Can You Do It? "

They mention " turning on a longevity gene "

by taking resveratrol.

They interviewed Aubrey de Grey who suggested that if we can survive healthy

for another 20 years, research will give us the knowledge to live another 30

years, and then another (?) years. He suggests we will be able to extend our

life for many years as a healthy 50 year old.

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France's Jeanne Calment, world's oldest woman, died at 121. It is said that

she drank a glass of port wine at lunch and another glass at supper.

Letter from Jay Rowen, M.D. on Resveratrol

Harvard Study finds this amazing nutrient

gives you smooth arteries ... more

energy ... a strong immune system ... and

may even undo the effects of a bad diet

Dear Friend,

If you're like me, you try to stay healthy by eating right, exercising, and

taking supplements.

And if you're like me, you eat a healthy diet most of the time. But

occasionally you like to indulge in foods that are a little decadent. Like fudge

ripple ice cream … or rich cream sauces … or pizza.

Sometimes you can buy decadent foods like ice cream or macaroni and cheese at

a health food store and they're not so bad. But when you eat those foods at the

local diner or restaurant, chances are good that they contain horribly unhealthy

trans fats!

Well, imagine it were possible to eat those foods and still live a long,

healthy life. Imagine you could eat those foods and still have a healthy heart,

liver, and arteries.

And imagine if you could have greater energy, more stamina, and greater mental

clarity.

Well, believe it or not, a new Harvard Medical School study says it just might

be possible! In this new study, Harvard researchers may have found a way to

counter the negative effects of a high-calorie diet loaded with trans fats. And

it's done using one of my favorite nutrients - resveratrol.

As you may know, resveratrol is a bioflavonoid found in red grape skins. Past

studies show that it supports your heart, promotes healthy blood flow and boosts

your immune system. And now, scientists think that resveratrol may help keep

you healthy even if you're eating junk food!

Can this really be the magic pill we've all dreamed about?

Many scientists believe so. The resveratrol findings are so solid, they're

even exciting scientists in other fields. Helfand, a researcher on

molecular aging at Brown University says, " I actually told my mother she should

take it. I even went out and got her some. "

Have Harvard Scientists Found the Fountain of Youth?

A group of Harvard researchers wanted to know if resveratrol can help us live

longer, healthier lives. So they took a group of middle-aged mice and fed half

of them a terrible junk food diet. To make sure it was the worst diet possible,

60% of the calories came from fat - including trans fats!

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As you can imagine, these mice became overweight … and developed a long list

of health problems. Problems like bloated livers, insulin resistance, and

strained cardiovascular systems. It's no surprise the mice all died

prematurely.

Now here's the amazing part. The researchers took the other half of the mice

and fed them the same exact diet at the same exact time. But in addition to the

horrible diet, these mice were given resveratrol.

Result: these mice became overweight, too. But they looked healthy and their

organs functioned as normally as thin mice eating a regular diet! Even more

amazing, the resveratrol-fed mice ended up living up to 15% longer than normal.

In human terms, it's like adding another 11 years to your life!

But that's not all. The Harvard researchers decided to put the overweight

resveratrol mice through endurance tests against normal, thin mice. Guess who

performed better?

The overweight mice had twice the stamina and agility as the thin mice! Now

that's incredible.

Why did these overweight mice perform so much better? Because resveratrol

increases your blood flow and charges your muscles with energy.

In another study, done by the Institute of Genetics and Molecular and Cellular

Biology, researchers put mice on treadmills and measured how far they'd run

before collapsing. The average mouse was able to run for 1 kilometer. But mice

fed resveratrol were able to run 2 kilometers!

So not only does resveratrol help you live longer, it also gives you more

energy to enjoy it!

How it Works…

As you probably know, mitochondria are the little furnaces inside your cells.

Mitochondria burn nutrients and fats into energy. The more energy your body

produces, the faster your metabolism. And a faster metabolism helps you burn

unnecessary fats before they get stored in your body and affect your health.

Unfortunately, as we age, our mitochondria begin to deteriorate and our

metabolism begins to slow.

The good news is that resveratrol increases mitochondria production. How does

it do it? Resveratrol activates a special protein called SIRT-1. And SIRT-1

creates mitochondria.

And by doing so, it increases your energy, helps you maintain healthy blood

pressure, healthy blood sugar, and protects your liver.

Support for a Healthy Heart

Since it's a potent antioxidant, esveratrol directly supports your heart too.

Studies show that resveratrol can help maintain healthy cholesterol levels and

support your heart and cardiovascular systems.

It does this in two important ways:

First, resveratrol maintains good blood flow and circulation. And second,

resveratrol increases your nitric oxide levels. You may remember nitric oxide

helps relax artery walls so blood flows more freely. This discovery is so

important, it was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1998.

Nitric oxide is not only good for your heart, it also increases blood flow to

your brain. This keeps nerve cells in your brain healthy. Your body naturally

produces nitric oxide from a common amino acid in your diet called L-arginine.

But sometimes, that's not enough. Resveratrol helps you maintain a healthier

heart and better blood flow by boosting your nitric oxide levels.

Amazing what Mother Nature puts in a tiny grape, isn't it?

Even More Remarkable Health Benefits

If you need any more proof that resveratrol lowers your health risks, take a

look at the latest research breakthroughs:

* Researchers at the University of Missouri show resveratrol reduces oxidative

stress in nerve cells and may protect against age-related nerve changes.

* At State University School of Medicine, researchers show resveratrol

inhibited an enzyme that may lead to less-than-optimal artery function.

* Researchers in Japan show that rats consuming wine compounds for eight weeks

maintained healthy blood pressure.

* Lastly, one study shows resveratrol did a better job than Pepto-Bismol in

combating three strains of bacteria that cause diarrhea. (Make sure you take it

with you when you travel!)

How Does Resveratrol Do All This?

Plants make resveratrol in response to stress like drought, lack of nutrients,

and fungus infection. It's the plant's own natural defense system. In fact, wine

from grapes grown in harsh conditions contains more resveratrol than those

produced in milder climates.

You can get resveratrol by eating grapes or drinking red wine. But you'd have

to consume several gallons a day to get the kind of benefits found in the

studies.

Jay Rowen, M.C

editor: Second Opinion

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