{"id":1618746,"date":"2022-08-22T09:17:05","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T13:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1618746"},"modified":"2022-08-22T09:17:30","modified_gmt":"2022-08-22T13:17:30","slug":"natural-plant-compound-in-grapes-protects-brain-health-research-reveals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/natural-plant-compound-in-grapes-protects-brain-health-research-reveals\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Plant Compound in Grapes Protects Brain Health, Research Reveals"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" 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Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div><\/div>\n<p>Over the past few decades, resveratrol, a polyphenol found in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/t-grapes\">grapes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/t-berries\">berries<\/a>, has generated a lot of \u201cbuzz,\u201d with numerous \u2013 and well-publicized \u2013 studies attesting to the cardiovascular benefits of resveratrol-rich diet.<\/p>\n<p>But what else can this natural plant compound do?\u00a0 Claims for the health-promoting benefits of resveratrol have been coming thick and fast, with researchers crediting it with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and anticancer effects.\u00a0 In fact, in a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1186\/s12974-016-0779-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study<\/a>\u00a0published in the\u00a0<em>Journal of Neuroinflammation<\/em>, scientists noted that resveratrol could protect brain cells in an unexpected way \u2013 by stimulating the destruction of specific proteins.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s explore the scientific research on this intriguing polyphenol.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits of Resveratrol May Include Hope for Treating Alzheimer\u2019s Disease<\/h2>\n<p>Resveratrol is classified as a phytoalexin, a sort of natural antibiotic that protects plants from fungal infection, blight, and ultraviolet radiation.\u00a0 Not unreasonably, scientists hope that resveratrol can extend its same protective benefits to human health.<\/p>\n<p>What is known is that resveratrol has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity that can cause it to reduce oxidative stress.\u00a0 But, this is not the only gift to health in resveratrol\u2019s \u201cbag of tricks.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to David Sinclair, AO, PhD, a professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, resveratrol induces autophagy \u2013 a type of cellular defense that targets old, damaged proteins for destruction and recycling.\u00a0 The study referenced by Dr. Sinclair, revealingly titled \u201cResveratrol regulates neuro-inflammation and induces adaptive immunity in\u00a0Alzheimer\u2019s disease,\u201d also shows that\u00a0<strong>resveratrol supplementation reduced cognitive and functional decline in Alzheimer\u2019s patients<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier research supports these encouraging findings.\u00a0 In a 2018 study published in\u00a0<em>Biomedicine<\/em>, researchers credited resveratrol with neuroprotective effects that could cause it to potentially act against Alzheimer\u2019s, Huntingdon\u2019s, and\u00a0Parkinson\u2019s diseases.<\/p>\n<p>The team reported that resveratrol promotes the clearance of beta-amyloid peptides \u2013 meaning that it may help reduce the deposit of harmful beta-amyloid plaques in the brain.\u00a0 It also reduces neuronal apoptosis \u2013 in other words, it prevents the death of brain cells.\u00a0 Resveratrol also offers neuroprotection to healthy individuals, so \u201ctopping up\u201d on this beneficial compound may help protect cognitive function into old age.<\/p>\n<h2>Resveratrol Supports Joint Health and Reduces Arthritic Inflammation<\/h2>\n<p>Scientists have long been intrigued by the potential of resveratrol to ease inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA).\u00a0 While preliminary animal studies showed that resveratrol could suppress arthritic inflammation, human trials were clearly needed.\u00a0 In 2018, one took place.<\/p>\n<p>In a controlled study published in\u00a0<em>Clinical Rheumatology<\/em>, researchers set out to study the therapeutic benefits of resveratrol for patients suffering from varying degrees of RA.\u00a0 One group received one gram of supplemental resveratrol \u2013 along with conventional treatment \u2013 a day for three months, while another group received only conventional treatment.\u00a0 The investigators found that the resveratrol group experienced less swelling and tenderness in joints and also had lowered levels of pro-inflammatory substances, including the \u201cusual suspects\u201d such as C-reactive protein, matrix metalloproteinase-3, necrosis factor-alpha, and interleukin-6.<\/p>\n<h2>Boost Dietary Resveratrol With Tasty, Succulent Grapes and Berries<\/h2>\n<p>You can ramp up your levels of dietary resveratrol by eating healthy amounts of grapes, blueberries, and pomegranates.\u00a0 Of course, opt for organic produce whenever possible.<\/p>\n<p>While red grapes are commonly believed to contain more resveratrol than green grapes, the American Institute for Cancer Research reports that the amount of resveratrol in grapes (which, by the way, is found mainly in the skins) is more dependent on growing conditions than on the color or type of grape.\u00a0 (When it comes to wine made from grapes, however, red wine contains more than white wine \u2013 as grape skins are used in making it).<\/p>\n<p>While red wine is an excellent source of resveratrol, health experts point out that alcohol can increase the risk of several common cancers \u2013 so its consumption should be sharply limited. \u00a0Grapes and berries, on the other hand, are a safe non-alcoholic source of resveratrol.\u00a0 Rich in beneficial dietary fiber, these fruits also contain anthocyanins, natural plant pigments with the ability to promote overall health.<\/p>\n<p>By the way, other benefits of resveratrol include protecting the heart and supporting pulmonary function.\u00a0 It has also been shown in cell studies to target cancer cells and act against tumors \u2013 without harming healthy cells.<\/p>\n<h2>How Much Resveratrol Is Right for Me?<\/h2>\n<p>Multiple clinical trials have used resveratrol up to 5 grams a day with no toxic side effects.\u00a0 However, in some studies, amounts of over 2.5 grams a day caused side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.\u00a0 There has also been a paradoxical finding concerning resveratrol, with some studies suggesting that resveratrol can sometimes behave more like a pro-oxidant than an antioxidant \u2013 even causing DNA damage and oxidative stress.<\/p>\n<p>Researchers speculated that this phenomenon seems related to the amount consumed \u2013 and perhaps to the individual\u2019s age \u2013 with more research clearly needed.\u00a0 Before supplementing with resveratrol, consult your integrative doctor to find the safest and most beneficial amount for you.<\/p>\n<p>Resveratrol has the potential to reduce inflammation and act against neurodegenerative conditions.\u00a0 The exciting possibilities of this natural plant compound have just begun to be explored.<\/p>\n<p><em>Republished from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalhealth365.com\/\">NaturalHealth365<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Sources for this article include:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1186\/s12974-016-0779-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">link.springer.com<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundmyfitness.com\/episodes\/resveratrol-brain-health-alzheimers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FoundMyFitness.com<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6164842\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NIH.gov<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/resveratrol-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MedicalNewsToday.com<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29611086\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NIH.gov<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aicr.org\/resources\/blog\/healthtalk-is-it-true-that-you-need-to-eat-red-grapes-to-get-resveratrol-the-compound-found-in-red-wine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AICR.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the past few decades, resveratrol, a polyphenol found in grapes and berries, has generated a lot of \u201cbuzz,\u201d with numerous \u2013 and well-publicized \u2013 studies attesting to the 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