Aging and red wine

Aging

A new molecule enters the field and it is called sirtuins. These proteins are involved in different types of cellular processes including aging.  One of the intriguing aspects is that if you activate the protein with a drug called resveratrol, you can extend life and improve health. Of course this is all done in animal studies, but it does make you wonder whether if the secret to long healthy life is in the near future? Now for those of you who are wondering about the drug resveratrol, this is the compound that is in grape skins… Yes….  Wine  J. Resveratrol is also anti- biotic, meaning it fights fungal and bacterial infections. You can actually purchase resveratrol online. Just for the heck of it, I provide you with some links below if you were interested.  I’m not sure of the best way to ingest it is, but if you do some research of your own you can find out more.

Source: http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/341245/title/Antiaging_protein_helps_set_daily_rhythms

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