Mice in this situation have lived four years longer than normal, a 40 percent increase. Moreover, they remain much healthier than their freely eating counterparts, showing an equally dramatic delay in the onset of age related diseases including a reduced incidence of diabetes, heart disease, cancer and other ailments.

The McKay trial has been replicated thousands of times with many other species including monkeys and dogs with the results continuing to demonstrate a significant correlation between calorie intake and lifespan.

CALORIE RESTRICTION IN DOGS

In May of 2002, the results of the experiment regarding caloric restriction on dogs were published in JAVMA (Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association).

The objective of the trial was to evaluate the effects of diet restriction on the lifespan and on markers of aging. 48 Labrador Retrievers were paired up and one dog in each pair was fed 25% less food than its pair-mate from 8 weeks of age until death.

The results showed that “compared to the control dogs, the food restricted dogs weighed less and had lower body fat content and lower serum triglycerides, triiodothyronine, insulin, and glucose concentrations. Median lifespan was significantly longer for dogs in which food was restricted. The onset of clinical signs of chronic disease generally was delayed for the food restriced dogs.”

RESVERATROL IS PROVEN TO MIMIC CALORIE RESTRICTION

The many health benefits associated with resveratrol have long been attributed to its ability to mimic the effects of a calorie restrictive diet. Research published in the June 3 issue of the online, open-access journal Public Library of Science One (PLoS One) established it as fact reporting the “striking transcriptional overlap of caloric restriction (CR) and resveratrol”

A team of international researchers found that low doses of resveratrol slowed the aging process in middle-aged mice and improved their overall heart health. Specifically, the results observed in the resveratrol-fed mice mimicked those often seen with caloric restriction — the practice of cutting 20%-30% of calories out of one’s typical diet in an effort to improve health and prolong life. Numerous studies have linked caloric restriction to a longer, healthier life.
What’s more, the study researchers discovered that resveratrol is active in much lower doses than previously thought. Until now, researchers believed that high doses of resveratrol — impossible to obtain by drinking wine — were necessary to ward off the unhealthy consequences of eating a high-fat, high-calorie diet.
“This brings down the dose of resveratrol toward the consumption reality mode,” study researcher Richard Weindruch, a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of medicine and a researcher at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, says in a news release.
The researchers believe their findings provide strong evidence that resveratrol can improve one’s quality of life and call the idea of low-dose resveratrol supplementation “a robust intervention in the retardation of cardiac aging.”

RESVANTAGE Brand Resveratrol offers a low dose resveratrol supplement for dogs and cats now.

The makers of RESVANTAGE, a resveratrol supplement company have expanded their offerings to include a resveratrol supplement for dogs and cats so that these animals can enjoy the health benefits of a caloric restrictive diet without their owners having to actually restrict their diets. It’s a viable way to tap into the science of CR and its positive effects on healthy aging while avoiding the resultant loss in body weight of the animal and potential loss of nutrients that a CR diet might cause.

In November 2002, The National Cancer Institute wrote: a powerful anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory, “resveratrol may be an effective chemopreventive agent in three stages of the cancer process: initiation promotion and progression.”

Resvantage Canine and Feline is for both healthy pets as well as for dogs and cats with health issues such as diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular problems, fatty liver disease, hip displaysia, cognitive declines and other afflictions common with aging. There are numerous clinical trials showing the efficacy of resveratrol in lowering insulin resistance, reducing tumor incidence, breaking down fat in the liver, relieving the symptoms of arthritis and demonstrating it’s neuro protective action.

RESVANTAGE FELINE®, developed by Resvantage Brand Resveratrol – makers of Resvantage Canine for dogs, includes resveratrol mixed with a specific combination of nutrients that act synergistically to assist pussycat attain their peak potential and reduce the numerous symptoms associated with growing old.

Resvantage Feline’s custom proprietary blend is formulated with all natural ingredients that include Omega 3 fatty acids, taurine, amino acids, trace minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins that synergistically work together to aid a vast variety of kitty health requirements.

Just like their resveratrol dog supplement, Resvantage Feline is packed with powerful nutrients:

Atlantic Kelp – Rich in vitamins, trace minerals and amino acids which are essential for complete nutritional support. Sea kelp is also a natural source of iodine beneficial for thyroid and glandular health and it improves digestion and reduces stress.

Flaxseed Oil –An excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids are critically important for neuromuscular development, skin health, coat quality and are used for inflammatory skin diseases and infections, arthritis and flea and food allergies. Omega-3 fatty acids are the good fats that reduce triglycerides and cholesterol (the prime fatty arterial blockers) and help prevent blood clots.

Lecithin – A sustainer to the nervous system and brain promoting alertness and steady nerves. Lecithin emulsifies fat, improves digestion of fats, and helps remove fatty liver deposits for a healthier liver and improved metabolic process.

Taurine – Essential for cat health as cats cannot synthesize the compound. Helps prevent eye problems as well as hair loss and tooth decay. Taurine is necessary for normal skeletal muscle function and acts as a anti-anxiety agent in the central nervous system. It promotes cardiovascular health and is commonly used as a therapeutic agent for heart ailments. It has antioxidant and detoxifying properties, and provides for fat absorption and solubilization. In diabetic animals, it been shown to decrease weight and blood sugar.

This feline blend promotes cardiovascular and neurological health, immune system and healthy joint functions, ocular and oral Health, antioxidant protection, and healthy skin & coat.

If you have a feline member of the family that you want to age well along with the rest of the clan, then you may want to consider supplementing kitty’s diet with this resveratrol product to help extend their life span along with yours.