Is the growth and popularity of resveratrol a good thing?
I was recently standing in the check-out line of a local convenience store when I heard the word "Resveratrol" from a conversation between two people in an adjacent line. I could not make out exactly what they were talking about but this wasn't the first time I've heard the "word" used lately.
Since the airing of resveratrol segments on
60-Minutes, Barbara Walters, and Oprah, just about everyone has heard of the "
Red Wine Miracle Substance." I had to stop and ask myself whether or not this popularity was a good thing or not.
I took a look at both sides of the argument and came up with the following:
The Good... More people will have the ability to potentially benefit from Resveratrol. More awareness means more people will most likely begin using it.
The Bad... People won't take the time to research exactly what they are putting in their bodies. Their friend says take it so they do.
The Good... More and more Doctors are becoming aware of resveratrol which can ultimately make it safer for people to take. Doctors who are aware can properly recommend, or not recommend, resveratrol based on their patience needs. This means any negative drug interactions can be looked for and avoided.
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