According to Dr. Paul Gross, from BerryDoctor.com, no phytochemical has dominated the research over the past several years like the compound, Resveratrol. In 2008, there were about 500 articles published on this compound; enough to earn the Berry Doctor’s top berry research topic for 2008.   “As of June 2010, there are more than 3,330 research studies and abstracts cataloged on PubMed, the online database for medical research published in journals around the world.” (1)  With such intensive research being conducted on this phytochemical, it is progressing toward  almost “drug status.”  Why the interest and what has changed since the post I made in 2009?

You can review the 2009 post by clicking here.

Still no physiological effect of resveratrol has been completely proven, however there is now enough evidence to warrant clinical trials and scientific research.  When interest in a compound increases 6 fold, there must be, at least, some anecdotal evidence to generate this kind of excitement.  Yes, Eiro is a good source of resveratrol, but whether resveratrol can have a positive impact on your health must be your decision based on the information available.

Below are links to some abstracts regarding the recent trends in basic research of Resveratrol.

• Mechanism of Action
• Anti-Aging
• Anti-Cancer
• Neuroprotection

Also, here are links  to some summaries on Human Clinical Trials of Resveratrol.

• Aging and Memory
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Cognitive function and mental fatigue
• Diabetes

Of course this just scratches the surface of  what  current medical research  has under study for Resveratrol’s potential effect upon.  Other areas of interest include: cardiovascular disease, inflammatory conditions, and various cancers, to name a few.  One thing is certain, resveratrol from a whole foods source, like Eiro, has more biological activity than from an extracted source or a freeze dried fruit.  Drink your Eiro.  Make Yourself Whole.

Reference:

1.  http://www.berrydoctor.com/broadcast/2010/resveratrol.htm