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Red wine pill goes on sale in the UK
A £1-a-day red wine pill that claims to ward off cancer, heart disease and diabetes has gone on sale in the UK.
The resveratrol supplement, derived from an antioxidant found in grape skins and naturally present in red wine, is as beneficial as exercise, say makers Biotivia.
The "wonder drug" is said to help prevent cancer by triggering the death of malignant cells. It is also said to help protect against Alzheimer’s, delay the ageing process, and reduce inflammation inside the arteries.
“Resveratrol effectively protects against a high-fat, high-calorie diet. It protects against cardiovascular disease by lowering cholesterol and reducing blood pressure, it’s got to be a good gamble”, said Hampshire-based GP Dr Alex Barber.
Experts warn however, that the benefits are unproven in humans, and that it should not be used as a replacement for regular exercise and a healthy diet.
Studies have indicated that resveratrol could work by preventing the build up of fatty deposits in the arteries caused by high cholesterol.
The pill goes on sale at Nutri Centre health stores next month, and costs just over £30 a month on Biotivia’s website.
It is already one of the most popular supplements in the US.
There are currently no published studies to show how the pill works on humans. Doctors advice a daily dose of no more than 50mg.
Lucy Shaw, 31.01.2011
Why suck all the liquid and enjoyment out of your daily dose of resveratrol when you can imbibe the highest level of naturally occuring resveratrol in a bottle of Santalba 2009, organic rioja 100% tempranillo. Come and taste it at Wines from Spain tasting at Old Billingsgate on the 10th March. We’ll be on stand 49.
Biotivia’s transmax has been chosen by Men’s Health Magazine as the best quality on the market and it is also Vegan certified by the American Vegetarian Association. This is one of the most comprehensive supplements that one can take. IT increases you energy, protects you against diabetes, promotes sleep and increases endurance while improving memory..
Resveritrol has been available and studied in the U.S. for some time now. I supplement with 250 mg daily- I do so based on published articles and studies.
http://peoplebeatingcancer.org/pbc/search?pbc_sitename=All&keys=resveritrol
David Emerson
peoplebeatingcancer.org
“it should not be used as a replacement for regular exercise and a healthy diet.”
Or, indeed, for a daily glass of claret…
May be nice to have choice between revestrol sourced from Bordeaux & Burgundy
I want to try Red wine pill 50gm daily.I am suffering from Diabetes type-2 for the last 12 years.At the moment I take
medication Metformin 500mg tablets three times daily and Insuline LEVEMIR 10 unit daily.
Can I give up all my present medicine and try only Red wine Pill 50 mg daily.
G.S. Chowdhury
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23.8.11 at 12.50pm