Resveratrol in Red Grapes: Health Benefits and Anti-Aging

According to a recent study by Husam Ghanim, PhD, of the University of Buffalo, the plant extract resveratrol, found in the skin of red grapes, reduces inflammation in humans. Inflammation is often a precursor to heart disease, stroke, heart attack, and type 2 diabetes. In roundworms, fruit flies, and yeast, resveratrol has actually reduced the rate of aging. 

Other foods containing resveratrol include: wine, peanuts, blueberries, and cranberries.

Check out resveratrol here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resveratrol

Beverage	Total resveratrol (mg/L)[137][138]	Total resveratrol (mg/150mL)[137][138]
Red wine (global)	1.98 - 7.13	0.30 - 1.07
Red wine (Spanish)	1.92 - 12.59	0.29 - 1.89
Red grape juice (Spanish)	1.14 - 8.69	0.17 - 1.30
Rose wine (Spanish)	0.43 - 3.52	0.06 - 0.53
Pinot noir	0.40 - 2.0	0.06 - 0.30
White wine (Spanish)	0.05 - 1.80	0.01 - 0.27

Are some anti-aging creams actually exacerbating the formation of wrinkles?

Even despite the recession, Americans aren't cutting back on anti-aging skin care, spending over $1.5 billion each year.

However, what many American's aren't aware of is that some of these "anti-aging" creams can actually work in reverse!

Fragrance, PABA, parabens, propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, artificial dyes, formaldehyde-based preservatives, mineral oil, TEA and DEA are harmful ingredients found in thousands of skin care and beauty products. These ingredients can ACCELERATE the aging process by drying and irritating the skin, so beware!


Instead try natural products, like Argan oil which protects cells from oxidation which causes premature aging. Argan oil also promotes tissue repair, combats inflammation, and protects from the sun.