Red wine is called the elixir of longevity

Part of the red wine ingredient resveratrol can extend the human lifespan by 60%. This is the conclusion, researchers from the Swiss Institute of Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.

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Here's the perfect excuse for people who like to drink one to two glasses red wine   evening after work in the home atmosphere. French scientists believe that is part of the drink "magic ingredient"   resveratrol   able not only to renew lifespan But also fills it with energy almost to the last days. However, in the course of research resveratrol   It provides laboratory worms, but scientists do not doubt that this same technology can help a person live longer and.

Resveratrol is a natural phenol produced by some plants. His impact on the health study is not the first year. Studies have shown that resveratrol has anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, reduces blood sugar, is beneficial to the cardiovascular system. It is not surprising that now, and proved its ability to increase   lifespan   generally.

"You do not want to live longer just to get it all the time to sit in front of the TV in full infirmity? - Rhetorically asks the author of the study, Professor Johan Auverks. - We mechatem remain active as long as possible, and is resveratrol gives us what it takes" .

The researchers first searched for the genes responsible for aging. Then they were able to ensure that under the influence of resveratrol these genes "works" only at half strength, increasing the lifespan of worms by 60% - 80%. (READ MORE)

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