Resveratrol Side Effects, Benefits, Dosage, and Research Information - My Resveratrol Experience

"Juicing" with Resveratrol: The Great Steroid Debate!

When it comes to Athletics, is Resveratrol Cheating?

The other day I was in the gym talking with my trainer and the subject of "cheating" in exercise and sports was brought up.  The million dollar question was, "Is taking supplements cheating?"  The question was fairly general but after a little thought the complexity of the answer was glaringly obvious.

This past year we've not only had controversies regarding steroids in baseball, but in all sports and maybe most important in the "purest" sporting event in the world, the Olympics.  The question got me thinking and brought to my attention that while I hadn't previously thought of an answer to this question I certainly had many opinions on it!

Studies using resveratrol to measure endurance have been shown in mice to be highly effective.  Mice have run longer and faster then those not being fed a resveratrol based diet.  If the same can be said about resveratrol in humans should this be considered "allowable" in professional sports?  After all, it can help to enhance our performance...

Resveratrol is a natural substance that is not chemically altered prior to consumption.  For me this is how I determine whether something is cheating or not.  If a substance is 100% natural and not chemically altered then I consider it to be a "non-cheating" substance.  This isn't to say all natural substances are safe, and should be legal, but it is the basis for which I decide whether or not cheating has taken place.  I am also not saying that something that is chemically altered isn't healthy either.

Resveratrol In The News!

Every day I am alerted to new studies using resveratrol to help cure or support numerous diseases and ailments.  It's hard to keep up with them all so I decided to make it easier for every body and will be posting a list of articles related to any recent news on resveratrol.

Today we have our first post and you'll see there are numerous reports out about the different benefits of resveratrol.  From BioBeer that helps fight cancer, to helping those with Multiple Sclerosis, the articles below represent the possibilities of a better life for everyone.

Resveratrol May Help Treat Fatty Liver
Study Shows Red Wine Ingredient Protects Livers

Better beer: college team creating anticancer brew.
Rice students enter 'BioBeer' in synthetic biology's iGEM contest.

Resveratrol, red wine compound linked to health, also found in dark chocolate and cocoa.
A study by the Hershey's Center for Health and Nutrition showing links to resveratrol in chocolates.

Red Wine May Lower Lung Cancer Risk
Smokers shown to be most effected.

Setting Health Goals... Properly!

Just thinking about it won't get it done!

How many times have you set a goal for yourself only to not see it through?  Goals are important to us, they give us something to shoot for and attain.  They provide motivation and a sense of accomplishment.  The reason so many goals go unattained is because we don't properly prepare for accomplishing them!

For years I would tell myself I was going to start working out, eating better, and start taking vitamins, but for years I just kept putting it off.  I made excuses for myself, told myself I was young and had plenty of time to "get healthy", or I complained to myself that I didn't have the time.  These are our standard excuses but the next thing you know 5, 10, or 20 years go by and you've been kidding yourself about starting a healthy routine.

Even worse is when you look back and tell yourself, "6 months ago I told myself I'd start walking three times per week, if only I had started then, I'd be used to it by now and it would be part of my routine."

Use the following plan to help properly layout your goals.  It's easy to follow and provides you with some structure:

Resveratrol Experience Update: Six Months Have Passed!

The past six months have been eye opening for me.  I've had the pleasure of getting familiar with my active side again.  I started a new training regimen, improved my diet, began using supplements, and started taking resveratrol.  I am feeling better then I have since my early twenties!

My resveratrol experience has been eye opening to say the least.  I've been fortunate enough to learn, share, and benefit from my resveratrol use.  I am hopeful that the long term benefits of resveratrol, and a healthy lifestyle together, will enable me to live a longer and more active life.

I usually talk about all the positive things I've found resveratrol does for me mainly because there weren't any noticeable negatives.  I believe I may have come across one and felt it was important to share it.  Over the past few weeks I've noticed a stiffness in my finger and toe joints.  Imagine trying to make a fist only its slightly difficult in a resistant way.  There isn't any pain involved but it is definitely something I've been noticing.

Resveratrol's Ability to Improve Sexual Health

When was the last time you were watching TV and "did not" see a commercial about a pill that helps treat sexual dysfunction?  Medications, natural supplements, and lotions are advertised more frequently then Coke or Pepsi.  There's a reason why there are so many advertisements like this...  because sexual health is important to a good quality of life!  Many people are lacking in this area of their lives and are searching for solutions.

At one time or another most of us can relate to having a low libido and some even go their entire lives with out a healthy sex life.  It may of been caused by mental or physical trauma such as prostate surgery, or in women menopause can trigger lack of sex drive, but no matter the reason many people search for a healthy libido.

Other common causes of low sex drive include:

• Stress - the #1 cause of low sex drive.
• Insomnia - lack of sleep causes fatigue and stress on your bodies everyday functions including the ability to produce sufficient amounts of testosterone.
• Poor nutrition - causes hormonal imbalance.
• Self image - low self esteem about the way you feel and look causes mental stress and a lack of desire to want sex.
• Low fat diets - your body needs lipids to products hormones, especially testosterone.