Resveratrol is a Good Thing

I’m not sure that resveratrol, a flavonoid found in red wine and grapes, fits neatly into the supplement category — but it is here because it has a story worth telling.

It is an antioxidant that seems to decrease the aging of DNA in mitochondria, the cell’s energy plant. It helps reduce aging of arteries and your immune system.

But be careful. From one half to one glass of red wine per day can be healthful for most women and up to two glasses per day for most men.

Conclusion: Moderate consumption of red wine can be heart healthy. But over indulgence has just the opposite effect. Know thyself. And be prudent.

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