If I take a resveratrol supplement, will I live a longer and healthier life?
There are two aspects to the current interest in resveratrol; lifespan and aging. Lifespan is how long you live. It is known as longevity. Since the human lifespan is 70+ years, it will be quite some time before there’s anything conclusive as far as this is concerned, however it should be noted that every living species fed resveratrol have lived substantially longer. Aging is the process by which we grow old. A long standing theory of aging blames the production of cell damaging molecules called free radicals. The normal byproduct of metabolism, free radicals do irreparable harm to cellular DNA unless antioxidant compounds remove them. In addition to the hope that resveratrol mimics the effects of the CR diet with all its positive effects, it is also a powerful natural antioxidant which works to contain the damages caused by the production of free radicals and thereby promoting healthier aging.
