Resveratrol

News agencies recently aired a report that a human study was suddenly halted due to safety concerns over the combined use of a drug, SRT501 modeled after resveratrol, combined with a toxic chemotherapy cancer drug, bortezomib (Velcade), among patients with myeloma (bone marrow cancer). The combination of drugs was suggested by researchers in attempt to [...]

Results from a recently published scientific study display that resveratrol may inhibit the production of protein chunks – called amyloid fibrils. The fibrils – created from beta-amyloid protein – typically combine into the unique plaques generally present in people suffering from Alzheimer’s .
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that steals people of their ability [...]

The National Canine Cancer Foundation has awarded Resvantage Canine their Pink Paw Seal of Approval for a “product that helps to advance the holistic health of our pets and helping fight canine cancer.” This designation is granted only to companies who have met rigorous quality standards and other criteria established by their Scientific Advisory Board. [...]

The potential health benefits of resveratrol are certainly no longer a secret. The naturally occurring compound has been tied to a huge range of health benefits. Among these the compound has shown an ability to fight off deadly, widespread illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. Studies performed on mice now also show that [...]