Resveratrol Reduces Alzheimer’s Brain Plaques

Resveratrol has received considerable attention for its anti-aging properties involving the activation of the SIRT1 Considered the "longevity protein" known for its life spanning effects. It has been shown to inhibit cancer and promote longevity. gene. Another aspect of 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. function is to activate the production of friendly nitric oxide in your brain. This offers a way to prevent the cascade of free radical damage that leads to plaque formation.

Friendly nitric oxide is called eNOS Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase. Type of enzyme involved with various physiological signals and maintenance activities with nitric oxide. (endothelial nitric oxide). eNOS Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase. Type of enzyme involved with various physiological signals and maintenance activities with nitric oxide. enables blood to flow through your circulation. When eNOS Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase. Type of enzyme involved with various physiological signals and maintenance activities with nitric oxide. production is disrupted, problems with blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar are much more common. These problems induce further depression of eNOS Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase. Type of enzyme involved with various physiological signals and maintenance activities with nitric oxide. causing a vicious catch 22. In essence, free radical production jumps into high gear and can start making the most damaging of all free radicals, peroxynitrite.

Resveratrol¹ has now been found to activate the enzyme that helps make friendly eNOS Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase. Type of enzyme involved with various physiological signals and maintenance activities with nitric oxide. , thereby breaking the catch 22. Interestingly, other researchers have just shown that the formation of Alzheimer’s plaque² actually depresses eNOS Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase. Type of enzyme involved with various physiological signals and maintenance activities with nitric oxide. , in turn leading to more plaque. In an animal study, researchers show 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. significantly inhibits plaque³ formation in animals genetically altered to develop Alzheimer’s (up to 90% reduction in plaque formation). 

This new information suggests 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.—along with blueberries and grape seed extract—is another potent nutrient to add to the expanding list of nutrients that help to protect and preserve healthy brain function.