More great research being done...
Bone healing--From Paulista University in Sao Paolo, Brazil
comes a study on the healing of bone in a rat on resveratrol. 2 different studies were done on the rats at
the same time. A cut was made through
bone in the skull, and screws were
placed into a leg bone. 30 days later
the rats were sacrificed and bony healing was examined. The rats on resveratrol had more rapid and
more advanced healing in the skull incision.
The metal screw placed into the leg bone had more complete healing and a
stronger formation of bone around the metal implant when compared to the
healing in the rats that were not on resveratrol supplementation. Resveratrol is a safe and readily available
supplement and definitely worth consuming by someone anticipating any kind of
orthopedic procedure including joint replacement. It would also be a good supplement for anyone
at risk of falling with the possibility of a fracture. PMID 24530035
Cardio protection--from Tunisia comes a study on the
protective effect of resveratrol on heart muscle after loss of blood flow. Half of a group of rats was given resveratrol
and the other half was not. Each of the
rats then had a clamp placed on one of the arteries to the heart muscle
simulating a heart attack. After a fixed
period of time the clamp was removed.
This would simulate an angioplasty or a bypass returning blood supply to
that portion of the heart. All the rats
were later sacrificed and examined.
Before their death there was improved muscle function of the heart in
the rats on resveratrol. Upon autopsy,
the rats on resveratrol had less muscle damage and overall had healthier heart
tissue. This is most likely because of
its antioxidant properties and should be seriously considered by cardiac
patient's. Again, this is a supplement
that is safe and available. PMI D24523766
Antidepressant--a study was published from Pennsylvania State
University on the anti- depressive effects of resveratrol. This was a study done on rats subjected to
depression inducing circumstances. Brain
changes were measured in all of the rats.
Half of them were started on resveratrol and all of the wraps were re-
subjected to the depression inducing stimuli.
Resveratrol exerted an antidepressant-like effect similar to desipramine. This is a prescription antidepressant drugs similar to
imipramine (Tofranil) or amitriptyline (Elavil). This is a benefit which I have not previously
reported on. PMI D 24523766
There are so many wonderful reasons to take resveratrol (Vivix) on a regular basis!
Until next time…Dr. Bob Biggers
