A common
anti-inflammatory plant compound found in red wine and dark chocolate provides
good benefits. Health Briefs TV reviews the healthy pros.
Medical
studies have long been stating that red wine and dark chocolate are good for
the health if consumed in moderation. Resveratrol was also found to improve
brain and heart health. The compound can
increase insulin sensitivity, therefore stabilizing any post-meal glucose
levels. It can also pass through the blood brain barrier and destroy the bad
beta plaque that scientists believe can cause Alzheimer’s.
Resveratrol
was found by a Japanese scientist named Michio
Takaoka in 1939. It has since been known as an antioxidant in more than 70
different plants, but it most well-known in red wine and dark chocolate. A
glass or two of red wine per day is not a bad idea to help ease stress and
reduce high blood pressure. One small piece of dark chocolate per day is also
good for overall physical health. Naturally, both are good for mental health
also. The Health Briefs television show recommends seeking advice from a
regular health care professional before adding either of these two things to
daily diets. Resveratrol is a naturally
occurring compound also found in foods such as red grapes, and raspberries.
