Is There Really A French Paradox Or Is It Resveratrol?
The so-called French paradox is related to the observation that the French people suffer a relatively low incidence of heart disease, despite having a diet consisting of rich creams, butter and an abundance of saturated fats. This phenomenon was first noted by an Irish physician Samuel Black in 1819. Later, in 1992, Dr. Serge Renaud coined the phrase “French Paradox”.
60 Minutes featured a whole show to Resveratrol. The show featured information as to how people have been benefiting from Resveratrol. The French Paradox it seems was due to a little know, natural antibiotic found in the grapes that make red wine.
After that, sales of red wine shot through the roof as everyone who was interested in staving off heart disease began drinking red wine. However was it just the wine or was there something IN the wine that allowed the French to enjoy their culinary delights without regard for heart attacks?
Resveratrol, is the side benefot of red wine as it is found in the skin of red grapes used to make the libation. Who would have thought that drinking alcohol would be good for you but red wine, and the Resveratrol therein actually is good for your health. Resveratrol has been known to help with everything from treating cancer, to helping one lose weight to being a proponent for retarding aging.
Since Resveratrol is found naturally, it is not classified as a drug and is found readily available. But the question everyone wants to know is does it work. Is Resveratrol the miracle supplement that it is made out to be. Well it seems so and millions of people worldwide swear by its benefits without any side effects.
Not to get too involved in the scientific aspect of Resveratrol research, but 3 years ago an Italian study revealed to remedying problems with blood sugar, heart disease, and anti-inflammatory ailments, Resveratrol was found to help with those seeking to lose weight and to delay the aging process. Could it be that Resveratrol is what flows through the Fountain Of Youth?
Now you must understand that Resveratrol isn’t something that fits all. It seems that Resveratrol can’t really work its wonders on heart ailments not associated with dietary problems. UPENN researcher, Dr. Paul Rosin admonishes those who take Resveratrol for the wrong reasons. He said that causes of heart disease outside of the type of diet one has probably will not be helped by Resveratrol use.
Cardiovascular disease can be caused by hereditary factors, congenital defects and a host of reasons that are not dietary related. So more research on how Resveratrol can be used in that manner is still being studied.
In the 60 Minutes report with Morley Safer, Dr. Christoph Westphal, who was interviewed and he said that he believes that Resveratrol may soon become a part of our daily regimen. Soon, we all be using and enjoying the benefits of Resveratrol.
“If the promise holds true, I think this (Resveratrol) has the chance to change health care.”
The secret is out on Resveratrol so you can find it pretty easily but our research has indicated that one of the most effective Resveratrol supplements is Res-V. You can read my Resveratrol recommendation on the ConsumerSource website.
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