Resveratrol
Resveratrol (3,5,4′-trihydroxystilbene)
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In our search for substances to put in our yoghurt we looked around in articles for molecules with good health effects. From the start we found resveratrol to stand out as a well-studied substance with some huge potential benefits. We mainly consume it via red wine and it is perhaps the main reason for why wine is considered good for your health in reasonable amounts.
Resveratrol belongs to a group of molecules known as Phyloalexin which is used by many plants to battle infections of all sorts.
Since the early 90’s there has been many studies done on resveratrol showing it has a wide range of beneficial properties ranging from skin cancer reduction to anti-inflamatory effects and antioxidant properties.
Perhaps the most interesting property is that of life extension. With 2.1 billion people being overweight worldwide obesity related diseases are one of humanities greatest health problems today.
Researchers now believe resveratrol is an caloric restricting substance reducing the effect of high caloric food and therefore increasing life expectancy.
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Sinclair, D. A & Baur, Y, A. Therapeutic potential of resveratrol:
the in vivo evidence. Nature 506 | JUNE 2006 | VOLUME 5
Baur, Y, A. et al. Resveratrol improves health and survival
of mice on a high-calorie diet. Nature Vol 444| 16 November 2006
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