I heard about Resveratrol on TV (60 minutes?) and now noticed you could buy 500mg tablets in stores. It said on TV that it could help you live longer, fight many diseases etc…
Is this the same stuff? Is this the same potency? Should I buy this? Should I stock up and buy it for my whole family?
I just need some general info about what is available in stores and if it is like what was on TV
Yeah it was on 60 Minutes I saw this
Resveratrol is Resveratrol. As long as the company selling it has good quality. There are many higher quality companies out there that are readily available and well priced… just make sure the company has a good rating with either the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) or USP (U.S. Pharmacopoeia), as those are the main quality assurance organizations (USP is for the U.S., GMP is for the U.S. and worldwide).
Unfortunately, there are too many people and companies are using fad products like Resveratrol and some of the super fruits, so there are people that think it’s a scam because of these people… but it is a real nutrient that is very beneficial and is a fantastic antioxidant, not to mention that it’s the same nutrient that gives red wine its heart benefits. Good luck and I hope I helped!
Scam!
Eat a good balanced diet and forget the hype.
Here is the study that started all the hype - a buddy of mine threw it at me a while back - - knowing what I know, I would say "yeah, there is a lot of truth the the hype", however, that said, the amounts those mice were fed would be the equivalent of something like half a kilo per kilo of body weight if I remember right…[the diet information is not in the study, it was published seperately, gimme a minute to see if I can find it]
Anyhow, that said - - I suggest moderation in all things
Be well…
Here is the nature study - - hope it helps you make an informed decision.
http://cmgm.stanford.edu/biochem/biochem230/nominations2006/5354.pdf
I’ve heard of it too. There are many things out there, it seems as though resveratrol’s advertising found you. I don’t rely on just 1 vitamin to protect me. There are many I take throughout the day to help with a ton of stuff. So it really just depends on how it works for you. I would research it thoroughly though and maybe you will get your answer soon.