More evidence that a plant extract ‘Resveratrol’ is being called the ‘botanical extract find of the century’…and is now the most scientifically studied plant extract for decades….’Resveratrol’ has been hailed as a miracle treatment for everything from obesity and ageing to cancer and diabetes. Clinical studies have confirmed its incredible properties. As you probably know there has been a significant shift from pharmaceutical to natural remedies. There has also been more emphasis on finding a cure for the 21^st century illnesses and helping to reduce the aging process – we all want to live longer, look and feel younger. Unfortunately, the pressures of living today with high stress is making us look for quick fixes to help us cope. But, these fixes like alcohol, smoking, drugs, bad diets etc., are destroying our minds and bodies, thereby reducing significantly our survival rate. Well, there is now a big possibility you can live longer, have a healthier and younger body and reduce cardiovascular problems and the risks of those 21^st century illnesses like cancer, tumours, diabetes etc.Do you remember reading the headlines about drinking red wine to prevent heart attacks in all of the national and international newspapers a few years ago? We were told that scientists had found out why French people have less heart attacks and live longer. It was called ‘The French Paradox’. After much scientific research it was discovered that red wine also has benefits against cancer, dementia and many other age related diseases. In Denmark a study of 25,000 people to find out if there is a relationship with alcohol and mortality discovered that drinking wine can cut the overall risk of dying, of any cause, by a staggering 40%.From recent news headlines you may know this discovery was only the tip of the iceberg. Since that time there has been an incredible amount of intensive and continuous research, and what you may not be aware of is that the chemists in 1994 discovered it was a plant compound called ‘Resveratrol’ in the red wine. Now, after so much more research it is becoming one of the most important plant compounds for a wide range of human health problems.Resveratrol supplements have been available for years, but the amounts of Resveratrol in these products is too low to deliver any actual health benefits. They are essentially worthless. If you take a ‘Bioforte’ capsule, for example, it is equivalent to drinking more than 250 glasses of fine French wine without the damaging effects to the liver – or several big hangovers!!.

‘Resveratrol’, a polyphenol phytoalexin, possesses diverse biochemical and physiological actions including estogenic, antiplatelet and anit-inflammatory properties. There is so much powerful evidence to indicate that ‘Resveratrol’ is a remarkable compound. To date, it has also shown to be an effective bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-cholesterol, weight-controlling, blood pressure and blood sugar normalising agent. Clinical research has shown that ‘Resveratrol’ to have anti-cancer properties by suppressing proliferation of a wide variety of tumour cells - cancers of the breast, prostate, stomach, colon, pancreas and thyroid; melanoma; ovarian carcinoma; lymphoid and myeloid cancers and multiple myeloma.

“Resveratrol extends the life-span of every species we have fed it to,” said lead researcher Dr David Sinclair, an Associate Professor of pathology at Harvard Medical School. “We are now showing that this is also possible for mice on a high-fat diet,” he added. The researchers found that, among the overweight mice, ‘Resveratrol’ reduced the negative impact of being obese. When the mice were 60 weeks old, those mice receiving ‘Resveratrol’ showed a three to four month increase in survival, compared to mice not receiving the compound. By 114 weeks, when the mice reached old age, more than half of the animals on a high-fat diet alone had died, compared to less than one-third of those receiving ‘Resveratrol’. See www.wellness-plus.org. ‘library’ section for studies.

For many years body-builders, and other athletes, have been seeking a safe and natural compound that gives all the benefits - increased testosterone and human growth hormone production and dense muscle mass, reduced body fat, and increases in energy and endurance, of the anabolic compounds, but without the adverse effects. There a few ‘Resveratrol’ supplements on the market, but Transmax – a 98-99% pharma-grade 500mg ‘Resveratrol’ - in particular, has been shown to increase testosterone production, build muscle mass, reduce body fat, and increase  endurance. In addition, Trans-resveratrol has been proven to stimulate the liver and other tissues to secrete IGF-1 (insulin like growth factor). IGF-1 is the key player in muscle growth. As mentioned earlier, this is only the tip of the iceberg - there is far more to Transmax. It is a potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti cancer, and pro DNA repair compound. In November last year the results of a study by Harvard University rocked the scientific world. The study by Dr Sinclair revealed that the life span of mammals fed Resveratrol was increased by over 30%. No previous compound has ever become close to matching these results. Equally remarkable, even older animals in the study realised a 100% increase in physical endurance. Since the Harvard studies were completed other scientists have replicated these results. An important reason why athletes take Transmax is that it is the only Resveratrol product made using proprietary technology which increases the bio-availability by up to 250%. Transmax contains only purified trans-resveratrol, no fillers, no cis-resveratrol, no emodin, and no quercetin or other ingredients that research has shown can counteract the benefits that trans-resveratrol provides. In fact, the manufacturing company guarantees Transmax to be the highest quality, most potent, pure trans-resveratrol product available. Manufactured in GMP-certified facilities (GMP is the international pharma standard defined by the US food & Drug administration) protected from UV light and oxygen free. Each bottle is filled with nitrogen gas to prevent oxidization and to maintain potency.

‘Resveratrol’ is a naturally occurring phytoalexin produced by a wide variety of plants - grapes, peanuts, mulberries, legumes, Polygonum Cuspidatum, eucalyptus, spruce etc. Many plants, including grapevine, synthesize the stilbenetype phytoaxin ‘Resveratrol’ when attacked by pathogens, as a defence against fungal infection. Resveratrol was originally extracted from the skin of grapes, but with increased use of pesticides the Resveratrol in modern wines has been significantly reduced.

Longevity: According to a study at Harvard Medical School, ‘Resveratrol’ activates a longevity gene in certain strains of yeast and extends life expectancy by 70%! It works in the same way as calorie restriction (the only scientifically proven way of increasing longevity) by activating SIR genes. In mice, the life span was increased by 31%. Formal research to date has been restricted to yeast and animals, but it is worth noting that humans also possess these genes. ‘Resveratrol’ re-energises your body at a cellular level. Cardio Health: Several recent studies determine the cardio-protective abilities of ‘Resveratrol’. Both in acute and chronic models ‘Resveratrol’ attenuates myocardial ischemic reperfusion injury, atherosclerosis and reduces ventricular arrhythmias. The World Health Organisation suggests that ‘Resveratrol’ single-handedly reduces cardiovascular risk by 40% (wow – that’s incedible!!). ‘Resveratrol’ is more effective than vitamin E, protecting against a wider range of ‘free radicals’ to prevent oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL). It inhibits platelet aggregation by blocking the action of thrombin and several aggregating factors. It also promotes production of nitric oxide that relaxes and dilates the arteries and prevents the normal ageing of arteries and veins. Cancer Prevention: ‘Resveratrol’ is the only natural product with such strong evidence to show it stops cancerous cell development at various stages. A study published in the prestigious journal ‘Science’ showed that ‘Resveratrol’ blocks the proliferation of cancerous cells during three important stages of development. A study in which mice were given ‘Resveratrol’ for more than 18 weeks showed a reduction in skin tumours of 98%! Other research has demonstrated that, in some cases, it improves the results of chemotherapy and helps DNA repair. Weight, Cholesterol & Smoking: Research has shown that ‘Resveratrol’ can block the cancer-promoting effects of linoleic acid-rich diet and reduces blood triglyceride and cholesterol levels. In clinical trials, rats allowed to become obese on a high-fat diet with ‘Resveratro’l did not contract the usual diseases of obesity and lived 31% longer. ‘Resveratrol’ is considered beneficial in a weight-loss programme. It also reduces the cancer-causing cytokines caused in the lungs by cigarette smoke, which is good news for active passive smokers.

I think the best answer to this question, I have found, is in a 2007‘Fortune’ Magazine article. They say: “Resveratrol is claimed to be an eco-friendly power for your body”. The article goes on to explain how ‘Resveratrol’ – “targets various molecules in the body, including the siRT1 sirtuin molecule. In turn, siRT1 promotes the growth of new mitochondria, which are the power generators in cells. The benefit is that while old mitochondria emit more of the free radicals that are damaging to health, the new mitochondria converts energy in our cells more cleanly. It’s like changing your old car for a more powerful and environmentally friendly hybrid model! The end result is that ‘Resveratrol’ literally rejuvenates your body at the cellular level, giving your body cleaner energy”. As the Fortune article put it, “the effect of ‘Resveratrol’ on mitochondria may be enough by itself to account for so much of the compound’s amazing effects in animal studies. In particular, the effect would seem to also account for the abrupt Olympic-calibre running abilities observed in mice.”

Now available in ‘phama-grade high potency capsules on the internet….Today it is now available as a pharmaceutical grade product. One company in particular – WellnessPlus Bioceuticals (www.wellness-plus.org) is the Approved Distributor for the manufacturers - Biotivia Neutraceuticals. Full information, including scientific results in the ‘library’ section. Biotivia is the company who recently launched the world’s first ‘pure’ Resveratrol dietary supplement in the US. Called ‘Transmax’ it is potent enough to replace ounce-for-ounce the human equivalent doses used in the recent headline-gabbing, anti-ageing studies on rodents by Harvard University and the Institute of Genetics and Molecular and Cellular Biology in France. They extract a pharmaceutical-grade ‘Resveratrol’ from the Chinese plant ‘Polygonum Cuspidatum’. This plant delivers the natural balance of all the active compounds in ‘Resveratrol’. And although they pack 500mg of ‘Resveratrol’ into every capsule, doctors choose these products because it contains more than 250mg of Trans Resveratrol’. Conclusion…If you, your family and friends are going to take ‘Resveratrol’ then it makes sense to buy the highest quality and highest potency (as used in the studies) product available to maximise the results you need.More significant news soon.

Ever wished you could buy a natural Anti-flu virus remedy without side-effects that actually works - and clinically proven? Well, now you can. It’s called ‘Bioflu Vital’. Clinical studies has shown that it kills 100% of influenza ‘A’ and ‘B’ and also ‘Asian Flu’. It has also shown, in university in-vitro tests to kill the HIV viruses. The anti-oxidents and polyphenols in Bioflu Vital have been proven in double-blind university trials to reduce the symptoms and duration of Influenza A, and B by over 50%. Bird flu is an Influenza virus. Also shown to effectively kill 100% of the Bird flu and HIV/AIDS viruses in Laboratory tests. Bioflu Vital has none of the adverse effects of synthetic anti-viral agents. The unique blend of four natural ingredients in Bioflu have been brought together for the first time to give your immune system a powerful boost. The potent polyphenols and anti oxidants in Bioflu Vital have been shown in university studies to dramatically reduce the severity and duration of viral infections. If taken at the first sign of infection Bioflu Vital can provide immediate immune support and help you to fight off the flu symptoms. Bioflu’s developers have spent three years intensively researching and testing the formulation and developing a proprietary processing system which concentrates and stabilizes the scientifically proven ingredients. Bioflu is a safe natural alternative to synthetic anti-virals such as ‘Tamiflu’. Taking Bioflu relieves the symptoms of Influenza ‘A’ and ‘B’, and to support immune system function. Also an exceptional source of polyphenols and anti oxidants.