Resveratrol

Being classified as a polyphenol, Resveratrol is a chemical substance created by a variety of plants, starting from vines to peanuts and pine trees. The substance has been used in Asian medicine for hundreds of years, especially in liver and heart problem treatments. Resveratrol was classified as a toxin for a long time by western scientists and is only now breaking ground as far as knowledge and popularity are concerned.

In the last few years, more and more scientists got involved in research focused on the potential positive effects of Resveratrol. Studies have shown that people consuming moderate amounts of wine (especially French wine) can eat large amounts of fatty food without having to face severe heart problems. As you can imagine, this brought a lot of interest on Resveratrol and today it is being considered one of the main beneficial elements found in red wine. The amounts of the substance depend on the genetic structure of the grapes the wine is made from, and French grown grapes are in the top position.

There are many applications in which the substance can be used with great results, but cancer treatment is the most interesting of them. Resveratrol has the merit of being the first ever naturally produced substance that can stop or eliminate some stage of cancer. It works very well in preventing the outbreak of cancer by keeping red blood cells healthy and ensuring a good blood flow and cell regeneration. Apart from prevention stages, it is also being used in order to diminish the negative effects of cancer.

One of the ways Resveratrol blocks cancer is by stopping the gene interferences of androgens and estrogen. It works well even with cancer cells that are estrogen receptors, whether they are positive or negative. Resveratrol is known to actively eliminate cancer cells, even the ones that do have the tumor suppressor gene. Cancer cells also cause more problems by beginning metastasis to bone. While Resveratrol worked moderately well with colon cancer, it proved to be extremely effective in the cases of patients suffering from breast, renal and pancreatic cancer.

Resveratrol is also used successfully to aid chemotherapy. It enhances the ability of the D vitamin to inhibit the fast rate growth of cancer cells, thus stopping the spread of the disease. Research also shows that some of the previously drug resistant cancer cells are now being affected by specific anti cancer drugs such as (Navelbine, Gemcetabine, Paclitaxel, cisplatinum, and TRIAL).

One of the other aspects that recommend Resveratrol as a good anti cancer agent is the fact that it combats linoleic acid. The acid, found in most western diets, transforms to hormone like substances that stimulate cancer growth. The beneficial effects come from the fact that Resveratrol has a good ability to differentiate healthy cells from infected ones. Chemotherapy works well on combating cancer cells, but, unfortunately, it also damages healthy ones. Resveratrol eliminates problematic free radicals and never interferes with the actions of he healthy cells. It also protects the healthy cells by activating various chemicals, such as enzymes or hormones.

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