Brain Health & Trans-resveratrol
Growing older is the greatest risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases — conditions that affect brain health such as Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS. While some of these may be inherited, there are ways to slow their progression. Research suggests that resveratrol may play a beneficial role. Resveratrol is a natural phenol and phytoalexin found in red grapes, peanuts, and other plants. Its active form, trans-resveratrol, is widely used in supplements and has demonstrated positive effects on the brain. Clinical studies show that resveratrol can reduce amyloid-beta levels in cerebrospinal fluid and improve cognitive performance in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.
Evidence from randomized clinical trials indicates that resveratrol can help combat memory loss by enhancing cerebral blood flow, cerebrospinal fluid balance, and performance on cognitive tests.
As populations age worldwide, neurological disorders are affecting hundreds of millions of people. Numerous studies show that resveratrol contains compounds that may slow or prevent neurodegenerative conditions, enhance memory, and reduce the effects of aging on the brain.
Resveratrol may contribute to brain aging reversal by as much as ten years.
