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Resveratrol is a type of Salvestrol Phytoalexin (a class of Polyphenol compounds produced as a part of a plant's defense system against disease). Resveratrol is produced (in the plants in which it is present) during times of environmental stress, such as adverse weather, insect attack, animal attack or pathogenic attack. It is both water-soluble and fat-soluble.
Health Benefits:
- may retard the progression of the ageing process and possess life extension properties
- may help to prevent Arrhythmias
- may prevent Atherosclerosis
- may help protect the heart from the toxic effects of Free Radicals
- may reduce the toxic effects of Ischemia/Reperfusion injury in the Brain after (ischemic) Stroke
- may alleviate (acute) Pancreatitis
- may help prevent noise-induced hearing loss
- may help to prevent Diabetic Nephropathy
- may help prevent various forms of Cancer
- may inhibit some forms of detrimental fungi
- may inhibit the replication of Herpes Simplex Viruses
- may suppress inflammation
- may inhibit the replication of Influenza Viruses
- possesses antioxidant properties
- may lower total serum Cholesterol levels
- may help to prevent Cirrhosis
- may prevent/alleviate a fatty liver
- may help prevent Insulin Resistance
- may facilitate weight loss in persons afflicted with Obesity
- may increase Stamina
- may help prevent Osteoarthritis
- may be useful in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
- may be useful in the treatment/prevention of Alzheimer's Disease
- may be useful for the treatment of Depression
- may minimise the Brain Damage caused as a result of head injuries
- may be useful in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
- may help to prevent/treat Chronic Obstructory Pulmonary Disease
- may retard the ageing process of the skin
- may inhibit the ability of UV-B damage to the skin
- may reduce liver damage caused by alcohol
Resveratrol is available as a singular health supplement or as an ingredient in some health and nutrition supplements.
Resveratrol is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: Anti-Ageing.
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