Category Archives: Resveratrol

Resveratrol and Brain Function

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Red wine is known to have important health benefits because of the phytonutrients it contains. While epidemiological studies suggest that red wine consumption is beneficial, it is still unclear as to which grape derived components provide the health benefits. Red … Continue reading →

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Grapes and Cancer

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Fruits and vegetables contain many phytochemicals that have biological effects in humans. Phenolics, glucosinolates, terpenoids, carotenoids and phytoestrogens have all been identified as having possible protective effects against disease. Grapes are a particularly good source of a number of phytonutrients … Continue reading →

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The Phenolic Content of Red Wine

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Wine is a complex mixture of phenolic compounds which have not yet been fully characterised. Plant phenolics are good in vivo antioxidants and also though to be able to modulate gene expression. These effects confer health benefits to those who … Continue reading →

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Red Wine and Cardiovascular Disease

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Researchers became interested in the health effects associated with drinking red wine because epidemiological studies showed that consumption confers a protective effect against cardiovascular disease. Red wine contains a number of polyphenol compounds present in grapes including resveratrol, quercetin and … Continue reading →

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