Scientists have long been puzzled by the 'French paradox'- the surprising fact that the French eat more fatty foods than other populations in the western world, yet in general, have a good level of cardiovascular health. About a decade ago, researchers honed in on red wine as a possible explanation.

New research shows that one particular ingredient in red wine, called resveratrol, (and which also occurs in peanuts and some herbs, including Polygonum cuspidatum) may be the reason why their cardiovascular health is comparatively better than other European countries. In addition, it now appears that resveratrol may play a key role in controlling cellular ageing processes, and could have far reaching implications for health and longevity.

In recent years, scientists have discovered a family of genes in mammals called SIRT which encode proteins called sirtuins. These proteins were shown to improve quality of life under conditions of caloric restriction. Since severely restricting calorie intake is not a sustainable or ideal practice for humans, researchers began searching for natural products that could mimic the effects of calorie restriction by activating the SIRT genes even with high calorie diets.

This translated into increased healthy biomarkers, such as improved insulin sensitivity and blood sugar balance, which are crucial for optimum health. While research in humans is ongoing, the data continues to be positive. Previous studies have shown resveratrol helps maintain cardiovascular health.

Solgar®'s Resveratrol contains naturally derived resveratrol from Polygonum cuspidatum, and is available in two strengths:

Each vegetable derived capsule delivers 200 mg of Polygonum cuspidatum, supplying 100 mg of resveratrol, higher than most products on the market.
Each softgel delivers 500 mg of Polygonum cuspidatum, supplying 250 mg of resveratrol, higher than most products on the market.

Research suggests that higher doses are efficacious for the support of healthy biomarkers and improved quality of life.

General

Serving Size

1 Capsule

1 Softgel

Other

Polygonum cuspidatum (root)*

200 mg

500 mg

*providing Resveratrol (50%)

100 mg

250 mg

Red wine extract (Vitis vinifera) (grape skin)

n/a

10 mg

Ingredients:

Other (inactive) ingredients: Capsule [Bulking agent (Dicalcium phosphate), Vegetable capsule shell (Hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose), Anti-caking agent (Vegetable Magnesium stearate*, Silicon dioxide)]; Softgel [Soybean oil, gelatin, vegetable glycerin, lecithin, yellow beeswax, natural caramel, titanium dioxide]. Allergy information: Contains Soy (softgel). Solgar®'s Resveratrol vegetable capsules are free of corn, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, and dairy products, and are formulated without the use of artificial preservatives, flavours, or colours. Solgar®'s Resveratrol softgels are free of yeast, wheat, gluten, and dairy products, and are formulated without the use of artificial preservatives, or flavours.