by George DaSilva
A new finding presented to about 14,000 scientists at the
244th National Meeting & Exposition of the Chemical Society (the
world’s largest scientific society), concluded that the compound Resveratrol, (an antioxidant found in red wine and
dark-skinned fruits), could be beneficial in improving mobility in seniors. Resveratrol has been touted in the past as the
“miracle molecule” by many scientists for its vast health benefits.
According to the research team leader, Jane E. Cavanaugh,
Ph.D., the study based on lab mice suggests that consumption of Resveratrol
through either dietary supplementation or diet itself could actually decrease
motor deficiencies seen in older people - decreasing their injury risk due to
slips and falls and therefore improving their quality of life. According to the
American Geriatrics Society, one in three older Americans has difficulty with
balance or walking.
Previous studies have shown that Resveratrol might help
reduce inflammation, lower cholesterol and slash the risk of heart disease and
certain cancers and perhaps have some anti-aging effects in the body.
Resveratrol is available as a dietary supplement and is abundant in foods such
as red grapes, blueberries and nuts.
Source: Medical News Today
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