Resveratrol: The possibilities are endless

Over the last five days or so there has been a lot of media attention surrounding the antioxidant, resveratrol, and its ability to slow down the onset of dementia. Here at Some Good, we have known about this wonderful compound for a long time, due to the high concentration found in our lingonberries.

For many years people have questioned whether resveratrol has a high enough biovailablity to prove effective in the human body. Bioavailability means the fraction of a dose that we actually get to use once it has absorbed into the bloodstream. This amount can be significantly less than the actual dose taken, as some can be lost when passing through the liver and gut wall. 

After a lot of speculation, recent studies suggest that we can in fact absorb enough resveratrol to reap its many benefits. However, it would be fair to say that it is required in high doses before becoming effective. These doses can be reached, but you will need to eat the right food and supplement your diet.

Here are some of the benefits of taking high doses of resveratrol:

• It lowers blood pressure reducing the risk of heart disease

• Significantly decreases the chances of getting osteoporosis

• Long term solution for obesity

• Increases power output by 20%

• Improves aerobic performance