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

Resveratrol Reviewed: Where Can We Find Natural Sources of Resveratrol?

Resveratrol is a natural substance found in numerous species of plants. Their ultimate functioning is to protect the plants from the attacks of micro organisms, including bacteria and heat.  Red wine is a popular alcoholic drink that is a rich source of resveratrol.  There are also many other sources of resveratrol that are easy to find and explained below.

Red wine grapes are fermented for a longer period when compared with white wines. This substance is rich in anti-oxidizing agents which may have certain anti-aging benefits along with cardiovascular potentials. Resveratrol is said to be best absorbed via the walls of our mouths, also known as, buccal delivery.  Some people choose to hold red wine in their mouth for a few seconds prior to swallowing.  The same can be said for those who take resveratrol supplements orally. This property of absorbance makes it one of the best resources of resveratrol and can lead to extra ordinary health benefits.

Berries have a smaller quantity of resveratrol content in them. Cranberries and blueberries have a larger proportion when compared with other fruits. A proper diet is highly recommended to stay healthy. This diet must contain all the essential ingredients and nutrients that are important to have a healthy life style. Peanuts are a good source and one must remember that once fruits are heated, the amount of resveratrol gets reduced drastically. Resveratrol is also found in almost 70 species of flora, mulberries, strawberries, lilies, and eucalyptus.

Health Food Marketing Trends: Polyphenols, Resveratrol, Stilbenoids, What's Next?

Is Resveratrol the Next Big Catch-Phrase?

The term Natural is my #1 rated food marketing term of the past decade.  Not only is it on almost every piece of food packaging, but it's even popular with fast food companies like Pizza Hut who just introduced, "the Natural Pizza."  Kudos to them for producing a higher quality fast food product!

Is the next big marketing term going to be Polyphenols, Antioxidant, or Resveratrol?  Welch's Grape juice is now touting (I believe in a good way using food genius Alton Brown) the health benefits of grape juice by using terms like polyphenols and antioxidant.  It seems the next craze has begun...

I've always found a great interest in marketing trends and the techniques used by large companies, and small companies alike, to get their product into the hands of consumers.  The health food market is continuing to grow as consumers are becoming better educated on what healthy foods are.  Cooking with lard is no longer an option in most households.  The health conscious consumer will create a frenzy among marketing companies looking to ride the next big health fad wave. 

Remember when you were in high school and you had that favorite band you loved?  You know, the band no one else really knew about.  Then, the next thing you know they are on the radio and have gone mainstream.  You felt broken hearted, betrayed, and did one of two things:  claimed to everyone who started listening to the band that "you" were there first!  Or you stopped listening to them because the band was no longer special to you any more.