From Isotonix Blog
By Olivia Mungal
Resveratrol, also known as red wine extract, has long been recognized as a potent antioxidant, but perhaps scientists underestimated this naturally sourced compound. A recent study shows daily consumption of Resveratrol could cut the rate of certain types of cancers in half.
The research presented at the Resveratrol 2012 Conference in Leicester, UK, revealed that a daily serving of resveratrol equivalent to two glasses of red wine can lower the risk of bowel tumors in lab mice by 50%. Scientists are now preparing to do studies on humans to see if they can utilize the compound in cancer research and prevention.
"We want to see how resveratrol might work to
prevent cancer in humans. Having shown in our
lab experiments that it can reduce tumor
development, we are now concentrating on
identifying the mechanisms of how resveratrol
works in human cells," says Professor
Karen Brown, of the University of Leicester.
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