August 1, 2010

Plant Compound Resveratrol Shown to Suppresses Inflammation, Free Radicals in Humans

ScienceDaily for July 30, 2010 reported on Resveratrol.

Resveratrol is a compound produced naturally by several plants when under attack by pathogens such as bacteria or fungi, and is found in the skin of red grapes and red wine. It also is produced by chemical synthesis derived primarily from Japanese knotweed and is sold as a nutritional supplement.