The groups of Howitz and Sinclair reported in 2003 in the journal Nature that resveratrol significantly extends the lifespan of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.[10] Later studies conducted by Sinclair showed that resveratrol also prolongs the lifespan of the worm Caenorhabditis elegans and the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster.[11] In 2007, a different group of researchers were able to reproduce Sinclair's results with C. elegans,[12] but a third group could not achieve consistent increases in lifespan of either D. melanogaster or C. elegans.[1]
Muscadine grapes are rich sources of polyphenols and other nutrients studied for their potential health benefits. Gallic acid, (+)-catechin and epicatechin are the major phenolics in seeds, while ellagic acid, myricetin, quercetin, kaempferol, and trans-resveratrol were the major phenolics in the skins.[2]
Dr. Oz Cites Muscadine As Cancer Fighter
Among other fruits and berries, Dr. Oz's show airing on May 5, 2011, cites Muscadines as having the elements and compounds to benefit protection against cancers and other chronic diseases. Mary Ann Lila, PhD, Director, Plants for Human Health Institute at North Carolina State University discussed benefits of natural sources for health. "Muscadine grapes are a hardy native American grape that is grown mostly in the southeastern states of the USA. Its naturally high inherent concentrations of flavonoids (resveratrol, quercetin and ellagic acid) make these grapes naturally resistant to many of the diseases that plague other types of grapes – and these same compounds are what make muscadine grapes so protective against many different types of human cancers. Cherokee and Creek Indians historically used muscadine fruits in traditional recipes and for medicinal use.
Michael Jones, a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA), and Charlotte Jones, a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and a Masters Degree in Nursing Education (RN, MS, BSN), moved to Florida with the aspiration of helping others, having no idea what kind of impact starting a Comfort Keepers would have on Sarasota and its surrounding communities. Over eight years later, this husband and wife team has realized their dream, having helped countless seniors receive the personalized, professional care that has become synonymous with the Comfort Keepers brand.
Resveratrol (3,5,4'-trihydroxy-trans-stilbene) is a stilbenoid, a type of natural phenol, and a phytoalexin produced naturally by THE MUSCADINE GRAPE when under attack by pathogens such as bacteria or fungi.
The effects of resveratrol are currently a topic of numerous animal and human studies. Its effects on the lifespan of many model organisms remain controversial, with uncertain effects in fruit flies, nematode worms,[1] and short-lived fish. In mouse and rat experiments, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, blood sugar-lowering and other beneficial cardiovascular effects of resveratrol have been reported.
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