For years scientists have argued over the spurious existence of the French paradox. For those of you who are not aware, French paradox is the inauthentic belief that the French suffer a relatively low incidence of cardiovascular disorders as compared to other populations such as that of America, despite having a diet equally rich in saturated fats. Many believe that this is due to the consumption of plentitude of red wine by the French. David Sinclair, the co-founder of resveratrol openly supported these claims when he credited the French paradox to the presence of resveratrol in red wine.

Resveratrol manufacturers have for long advertised the weight reducing properties of their product. Many scientific studies have supported this claim categorically stating that resveratrol fools the body into believing that it is consuming a calorie restricted diet. This also explains why the French may have a higher life expectancy despite eating a high calorie rich diet.

Benefits of resveratrol are still being debated. Some promising results are as follows:

• A study conducted by the Department of Science and Technology at Ohio State University in 1997 found anti-cancer properties of resveratrol. It showed that resveratrol can inhibit division of cancerous cells.
• Hairless mice suffering from herpes wounds were successfully treated in a study conducted by the Department of Microbiology-Immunology NE Ohio University, College of Medicine.
• Resveratrol has been demonstrated to reduce or reverse DNA mishaps by as much as 60 percent. It is for this reason that resveratrol supplements are an immensely popular and highly prescribed drug at longevity clinics. They can well be called a youth fountain due to their anti-aging properties.
• Although there isn’t any scientific proof to support this next resveratrol health benefit, it is a widespread notion that this supplement is an anti-coagulant. It is this property that drives scientists to believe that resveratrol is in fact an apt medicine for coronary heart patients. It promotes blood circulation and even opens blocked arteries.
• Resveratrol health benefits also include immunity towards and treatment of diabetes.
• The intake resveratrol also reduces appetite in some consumers.
• A study carried out at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University showed that resveratrol supplements considerably reduced formation of plaque in animal brains which is the causal factor of Alzheimer’s disease and certain other neurological disorders.
• In humans, resveratrol has been scientifically proven to lower blood sugar levels and have anti-inflammatory attributes