Though the French love their rich and fat laden foods, yet they do not suffer from cardiovascular problems as much as Americans or the Scottish do. This paradox had puzzled the scientists across the world before they discovered resveratrol, the miraculous compound present in the skin of grapes and red wine. Resveratrol is nothing but a polyphenol flavanoids which reduces the rate of cardiovascular and cancer related problems in people. The French people love drinking wine with every meal and hence that is what helps them to prevent these diseases.



Resveratrol is a fat soluble antioxidant which helps in preventing the damage caused by the free radicals. Scientists have discovered that this compound also posses some great anti inflammatory and anti coagulating properties.

While the anti-inflammatory properties prevent the diseases caused due to inflammation, the anti coagulating properties help in preventing the plaque formation and the subsequent hardening of the arteries.

It has been discovered that certain enzymes help in enhancing the carcinogenic properties of certain harmful products that enter the body. Resveratrol helps in preventing these enzymes from metabolizing these substances and protects us against cancers. It also aids in repairing the DNA cells which can become cancerous and multiply indiscriminately in the body. When these cells multiply into tumors, they have to have their own blood supply to multiply. It's seen that the regular intake of resveratrol does not allow these processes to occur since it helps in preventing the inflammation and the multiplication of these cells.

Atherosclerosis or the hardening of the arteries is a predecessor to the heart related problems. Regular intake of resveratrol helps in protecting the arteries and preventing plaque formation. Resveratrol also helps in preventing clots formation in the blood which may lead to a stroke or heart attack as well. It's a known fact that strokes and heart attacks are the major factors in causing premature disability or death in today's world.

Since it prevents the free radical build up, clot formation and inflammation, it's an obvious fact that resveratrol helps in enhancing the life span as well. In the lab experiments, it has been observed that resveratrol enhances the life span by preventing the degenerative actions of certain enzymes and enhancing the others. There is no specific proof that resveratrol will display the same effect on humans, however there is nothing to say that this may not be possible.

Though red wine is the most popular source of resveratrol, people who do not like to drink can take resveratrol in form of supplements available in the market. However, most researches have shown that a low regular intake of red wine not only helps in enhancing your cardiovascular system and boosting your immune system, it also helps in decreasing the high stress levels that affect us in today's modern and jet setting world.

Resveratrol may not be a magic pill but it's definitely a great option to prevent ageing and other lifestyle related problems. If the French can remain healthy with resveratrol, why cant the rest of the world?