Resveratrol-forte^® is made from red grapes grown in southern France. The extract is a mixture of Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet, and Carignan grapes.

In the search to replicate the benefits of calorie restriction (CR), resveratrol, a polyphenol found in the skin of grapes and in red wine, has shown the most promise for as an anti-aging antioxidant and in support of healthy aging.†  While the exact mechanism of action is uncertain, it is thought that resveratrol works primarily in two ways.  It activates siRT1, an enzyme associated with longevity.† And secondly, resveratrol supports the growth of healthy new energy-producing cell structures.†

Healthy aging is an emerging research field. Considerable evidence has demonstrated that reducing calories consumed can increase lifespan, improve stress resistance, and maintain physical function. Animal studies have consistently shown that mice fed adequate vitamins and nutrients but 40 percent fewer calories, live up to 50 percent longer than mice fed usual diets. Observational research has long held that humans tend to live longer lives when calories are restricted. However, there are obvious hardships associated with limiting calorie intake to that extent, even for well-motivated individuals.

Resveratrol has two chemical forms or isomers. The most biologically active is the trans-isomer. Look for a quality product like Resveratrol-forte^® with a specialized extraction and purification method to provide this beneficial compound with high potency and stability.  

One of the ingredients in Resveratrol-forte^®, resveratrol, is extracted from Japanese knotwood (Polygonum cuspidatum), a perennial plant with a distinct odor.  This odor can vary in strength but the overtones are characteristic to the material.