Many people already know that Resveratrol has gained a reputation as being a miracle substance. Resveratrol is thought to fight a whole range of age related diseases, including heart disease and diabetes. Many people also know that Resveratrol can help people to lose weight. But many people don't know that Resveratrol may help to improve brain function.
Some months ago, researchers at Northumbria University, in England, conducted a study on the effects of Resveratrol on brain functioning. A group of twenty four adults were given either Resveratrol tablets or a placebo. Before the Resveratrol tablets were given to them, the adults took a battery of mental test.
Later, the adults took the mental test again. The researchers found that the adults who had taken the Resveratrol tablets performed significantly better on the mental test. In addition, the researchers monitored blood flow to the brain. Blood flow to the brain was significantly improved in the group who had taken the Resveratrol tablets. The researchers believe that the improved blood flow to the brain is the explanation for the improved brain function.
Prior research has also shown that Resveratrol may also help to fight Alzheimer's disease.
Resveratrol is a phytoalexin that is made by a variety of plants. A phytoalexin is an antimicrobial substance that acts as a defense against invading bacteria and fungus. Resveratrol is found in a variety foods such as grapes, peanuts, and many types of berries. Resveratrol is also a very popular food supplement that is sold by many health food stores and online retailers.
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