Resveratrol Protects Blood-Brain Barrier

Entry of substances into your brain is closely regulated by your blood-brain barrier, preventing toxins and other damaging molecules from entering your brain and wreaking havoc.  A new animal study shows that resveratrol Natural phenol or type of antioxidant found in red grapes, red wine. Research has shown beneficial effects as anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory agents along with supporting healthy blood sugar and cardiovasculature function. protects the blood-brain barrier¹ from damage otherwise caused by oxidized LDL cholesterol Low-density lipoprotein. It is a group of lipids and proteins that allow lipids like cholesterol, triglycerides, and fat soluble nutrients (Vitamin A, D, E , K, Q 10, carotenes) to be transported with the water-based bloodstream. .

The integrity of the cells that make up your blood brain barrier is similar to the offensive line of a football team protecting their quarterback.  When the linemen are tightly lined up then the quarterback is protected.  This concept is especially important when the offensive line is under a blitz or other heavy pressure.  Oxidized LDL cholesterol Low-density lipoprotein. It is a group of lipids and proteins that allow lipids like cholesterol, triglycerides, and fat soluble nutrients (Vitamin A, D, E , K, Q 10, carotenes) to be transported with the water-based bloodstream. is a highly reactive compound capable of inflicting serious damage to the blood-brain barrier – a common problem for people with cholesterol, blood pressure, stress, and/or circulatory problems.  Under such stress the blood-brain barrier becomes “leaky” or permeable, allowing toxic compounds into the brain with subsequent wear and tear to nerves.

In this study resveratrol Natural phenol or type of antioxidant found in red grapes, red wine. Research has shown beneficial effects as anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory agents along with supporting healthy blood sugar and cardiovasculature function. prevented damage to the blood-brain barrier when exposed to oxidized LDL cholesterol Low-density lipoprotein. It is a group of lipids and proteins that allow lipids like cholesterol, triglycerides, and fat soluble nutrients (Vitamin A, D, E , K, Q 10, carotenes) to be transported with the water-based bloodstream. .  The tight junctions between linemen were maintained.  In fact, resveratrol Natural phenol or type of antioxidant found in red grapes, red wine. Research has shown beneficial effects as anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory agents along with supporting healthy blood sugar and cardiovasculature function. prevented the lineman from getting fatigue – enabling them to keep blocking effectively for a prolonged period of time.

Resveratrol is a nutrient worth having on your team.