Archive for the 'Resveratrol' Category
Resveratrol flawed science, and more
Thursday, January 12th, 2012The University of Connecticut reports that Dr. Dipak Das falsified the results of some studies of resveratrol.
But the CAM connection goes deeper. (more…)
Review: CAM for treating Alzheimer’s disease
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011Resveratrol: You don’t always get what you pay for
Saturday, June 11th, 2011Resveratrol supplements have been popular since 2006, when studies in animals showed “life-extending” and “endurance-enhancing” effects. Similar evidence doesn’t exist for people, which is the reason there are few posts about it on this site.
ConsumerLab.com’s most recent tests revealed that 2 resveratrol supplements provided only 43% and 87%, respectively, of their listed amounts of resveratrol. (more…)
ConsumerLab reports on resveratrol
Friday, November 23rd, 2007What’s the buzz on resveratrol?
Friday, November 17th, 2006 A natural substance in red wine, known as resveratrol (RSV), offsets the unhealthy effects of a high-calorie diet in mice and significantly extends their life span, according to an article published in The International Herald Tribune, and in The Washington Post.
In this study, mice fed the high-calorie diet became “tubby,” while those who got the high-fat diet plus RSV did not. The full study is online at the journal, Cell. (Vol 127, #4, November 16, 2006)
What are the implications?