Trans-resveratrol is a natural compound that offers many health benefits to humans. Explore this article to find some health benefits of consuming trans-resveratrol.

Benefits Of Trans-Resveratrol

Trans-resveratrol is a naturally occurring antioxidant found in certain plants. The compound helps in protecting plants from being damaged by harmful bacteria and fungi. This kind of protection is important for the plants to survive. It has been found that trans-resveratrol provides some protection to the human body also. The compound is found in peanuts, berries and grapes. Since it is naturally found in red wine (as it is made from grapes), the belief that red wine can positively affect human health turns out to be very true. Trans-resveratrol is easily absorbed by the body when taken orally and it metabolizes rapidly too. Its supplements are easily available at most drug stores and health food stores in the form of pills, powder and liquid. Through this article, we intend to help you explore the health benefits of trans-resveratrol, along with its adverse effects.
 
Trans-Resveratrol Health Benefits
 
  • Studies show that regular use of trans-resveratrol supplements help in fighting cancer and in some cases, even preventing it from occurring.
  • It has a number of positive health effects, such as antiviral, anti-ageing, anti-inflammatory and life-prolonging properties. It also proves helpful in controlling type 2 diabetes,
  • The compound blocks the build up of fat in the arteries, thus improving the heart health.
  • Consuming trans-resveratrol on a regular basis increases life expectancy.
  • It is also very effective in controlling weight, preventing diabetes mellitus and improving sexual health in men.
  • The compound has been linked with preventing Herpes virus, an uncommon virus that alters the reproductive cycle in women.
  • High dose of trans-resveratrol reduces blood sugar levels in humans (high blood sugar adversely affects the human health).
  • The compound is useful in preventing brain damage, be it through the growth of tumors or due to ageing process.
  • By increasing the number of mitochondria in the muscle, trans-resveratrol increases muscular endurance.
  • The trans-resveratrol consumed through red wine contributes to low incidence of coronary heart diseases.
 
Adverse Effects
 
  • Studies state that trans-resveratrol stimulates the growth of human breast cancer cells, because of its chemical structure.
  • Other studies indicate that trans-resveratrol slows down the development of blood vessels, which suppresses tumors and slows down the healing process as well.
  • Trans-resveratrol possesses poor stability, thus its aqueous solution is found to be relatively useless.

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