Category Archives: Resveratrol

Resveratrol Metabolism

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Resveratrol And Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Rats Like Wine Too

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Robert Barrington
Posted in Antioxidant, Fructose, Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome, Oxidative Stress, Polyphenols, Red Wine, Resveratrol, Stilbenes | Comments Off on Rats Like Wine Too

Is Resveratrol Bioavailable in Humans?

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Resveratrol is one of the major polyphenolic components of red wine. Polyphenols are a group of chemicals that have been shown to have beneficial health effects in humans. However, for polyphenols to be beneficial, they must be absorbed, and there … Continue reading →

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Resveratrol Has Insulin-Like Effects

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Ethanol is thought to have particular metabolic effects that induce the oxidation of fatty acids. This may include stimulation of MEOS (microsomal enzyme oxidising system) in the liver. While chronic intakes of ethanol are detrimental to the liver because they … Continue reading →

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Ethanol Protects Rats from Fructose

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Fructose fed rats develop insulin resistance in just a short period. In some cases high intakes of refined crystalline fructose, or refined crystalline sucrose, causes insulin resistance in rats in just a few weeks. The development of fructose induced insulin … Continue reading →

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Are Peanuts a Red Wine Alternative?

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Red wine has been shown to confer certain health benefits. In particular, red wine may protect from the development of cardiovascular disease. The reason for this is not fully understood, but it it known that ethanol (alcohol) is able to … Continue reading →

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Red Wine Alternatives

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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Five Easy Health Foods

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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Red Wine: Gut Bacteria Modulator

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Red wine is difficult to study scientifically because it is a highly complex mixture of chemical compounds, that changes composition over time and which shows variety between different wine types. However, generally research investigating the effects of red wine have … Continue reading →

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