What Is Resveratrol?

It's a natural antibiotic agent produced by plants to defend themselves against infection. Red grape skins are the most abundant natural palnt source for resveratrol. Resveratrol is concentrated by the process of fermentation, which means that red wine is the richest source in the human diet (red grape juice is nowhere as rich a source). Resveratrol is also found in peanuts, Japanese Itadori tea, blueberries, mulberries, bilberries, raspberries and cranberries. Several traditional herbal remedies are rich in resveratrol, including Japanese knotweed, used in the Far East..

Resveratrol is sold as a food supplement that you can buy over the counter.

Evidence exists from many good quality clinical studies studies to show that resveratrol in the human diet may have anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and other life-prolonging effects. Resveratrol seems to increase the potency of anti-viral drugs (such as anti-HIV medications), and may even be helpful in fighting influenza. Resveratrol seems to inhibit chemical reactions in the body that associated with aging.

The benefits of resveratrol may be enhanced when the diet is also rich in quercetin and lecithin.

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