Researchers at Sirtris Pharmaceuticals seem to have stumbled upon The Fountain of Youth…and it’s filled with red wine.
For the first time in history, scientists have documented proof that Resveratrol, a derivative of an ingredient in red wine, combats some symptoms of aging in human subjects. Resveratrol, which stimulates a gene known as SIRT1, has already been shown to improve the lifespan of rodents, but this latest study is the first time similar effects (like significant reduction in blood sugar) has been replicated in humans. Sirtris hopes to have their Reseveratrol formulation, known as SRT501, approved and ready to hit a drugstore near you by 2012.
Red wine in a pill? We don’t know about you, but we think we will stick to enjoying our Resveratrol the old fashioned way…
The compound resveratrol has shown interesting neuroprotective properties in clinical trials in January ofthis year. Drs. Anderson and Setia reported in a January paper that of 14 patients given biotivia transmax, an extract of red wine used by researchers, 12 either showed marked improvement in memory and motor skills or had their disease arrested. Resveratrol works by activating the human Sirt 1,2,3 genes much like caloric restriction does. Sirtris pharma is developing a synthetic version of transmax which it intends to have on the market in five years. In another study by Dr. Sinclair of Harvard published in the journal Nature in November transmax was shown to increase the life span of obese mammals by 31%.
Resveratrol Supplements can help you control your weight naturallyby increasing energy, reducing cravings, and limiting your appetite.
According to Wikipedia, Consumer Lab, an independent dietary
supplement and over the counter products evaluation organization,
published a report on 13 November 2007 on the popular resveratrol
supplements. The organization reported that there exists a wide range
in quality, dose, and price among the 13 resveratrol products
evaluated. The actual amount of resveratrol contained in the
different brands range from 2.2mg for Revatrol, which claimed to have
400mg of “Red Wine Grape Complex”, to 500mg for Biotivia.com Transmax,
which is consistent with the amount claimed on the product’s label.
Prices per 100mg of resveratrol ranged from less than $.30 for
products made by Biotivia.com, jarrow, and country life, to a high of
$45.27 for the Revatrol brand. None of the products tested were found
to have significant levels of heavy metals or other contaminants.
Stop misinforming the public about Dr. Sinclair using transmax. It amazes me you are notdeveloping a better product instead of trying to misinform people.This is on the Longevinex website regarding Biotivia:
http://www.fda.gov/foi/warning_letters/s6562c.htm
It appears that the United States Governement is upset about your advertising and marketing tactics as well.
Resveratrol Price Watch:
http://www.ResveratrolPriceWatch.com