The Truth about Resveratrol

Every since Oprah and Dr. Oz discussed the benefits of Resveratrol in red wine, I've seen a plethora of ads on the internet each one stating "only our formulation," is effective. Obviously, they can't all be right and the question is, do these supplements really work? After looking at countless ads and researching clinical trials on this powerful antioxidant said to protect against diabetes, heart disease and cancers, I've come to a few conclusions.

First, I do believe Resveratrol and not just alcohol, as previously argued by medical professionals has the ability to reverse the clock. A CBS 60 minutes video (link below) which aired May 10, 2009 convinced me of that. It's a must watch. Second, there is no guarantee that the current vitamin form will work in humans as it does in test animals. However, a large pharmaceutical company is currently putting big bucks into a research trial. And third, you have to down at least 200 bottles of red wine a day to gain benefits for general health and up to 1000 to fight cancer as tested in clinical trials. But manufacturers have been able to pack dose equivalents into vitamin form.

If you want to take Resveratrol supplements, it's important that the brand you choose contains enough milligrams to be effective. Anything lower than 150mg when taking this for general health is not that potent. It may take years before tests are conclusive so, if you want to get a jump start there is no down-side to adding Resveratrol to your health regimen. I found Resveratrol Select, to have the high levels needed for efficacy. If you can get past the over-the-top advertising this might be a good brand choice. Their site also provides links to clinical trials.

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