Fwd: The French Paradox: Resveratrol

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DietaryTipsForHBP , From: JoAnn Guest Mon, 24 May 2004 18:25:10 -0700 (PDT) The French Paradox: ResveratrolResveratrol http://www.mnwelldir.org/docs/cancer1/altthrpy3.htm#Resveratrol This is a bioflavonoid found in the skin of dark grapes. It is thought that Resveratrol is responsible for the French Paradox: the French diet is a high fat diet, yet they have the lowest incidence of heart disease among all nations. Why? Because the French drink wine with meals. Red wines contain a high concentration of resveratrol. In studies conducted at the College of Pharmacy at the UIC campus it was discovered that resveratrol might prevent

cancer (Jang, M., Cai, L., Udeani, G.O., Slowing, K.V., Thomas, C.F., Beecher, C.W.W., Fong, H.H.S., Farnsworth, N.R., Kinghorn, A.D., Mehta, R.G., Moon, R.C. and Pezzuto, J.M. Science volume 10:218-221, 1997). In a current study, they were able to show that resveratrol was effective during all three phases of the cancer process: initiation, promotion and progression. In one controlled study performed on mice, it was found that resveratrol reduced the number of skin-cancer tumors up to 98%. In one more study, Resveratrol was added to a test tube of human leukemia cells and it stopped the production of abnormal cells; it turned cancer cells into normal cells. Resveratrol inhibits the body's production of the COX (cycoloxygenase) enzyme. This enzyme stimulates tumor growth and suppresses the immune system. By reducing COX, resveratrol halts the chain reaction that allows cancer to spread throughout the body. Resveratrol is

available in health food stores, however, a Montreal-based pharmaceutical company has synthesized a pure form of trans-resveratrol, known by the brand name Resverin, and is currently being used in resveratrol studies sponsored by the U.S. National Cancer Institute. It is considered a dietary supplement, also available in health food stores in the U.S. and parts of Canada. Food high in resveratrol are concord grapes (the wild form are even more potent), blueberries, and red grapes._________________JoAnn Guest mrsjoguest DietaryTipsForHBP http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguestThe complete "Whole Body" Health line consists of the "AIM GARDEN TRIO" Ask About Health Professional Support Series: AIM Barleygreen "Wisdom of the Past, Food of the Future" http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/AIM.htmlPLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER We have made every effort to ensure that the information included in these pages is accurate. However, we make no guarantees nor can we assume any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, product, or process discussed. Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Messenger