Although aging is the most well recognized risk factor for many chronic diseases, interactions between the aging process and age-related disease has not been seriously addressed or systematically explored. One of the most noticeable aspects of the molecular inflammation hypothesis of aging is that many age-related chronic diseases undergo a pathway common to the inflammatory process, which is a contributory factor in, or in part of, disease progression (Chung HY, 2006). For example, a number of … [Read more...]

RESVERATROL Resveratrol is a polyphenol molecule found in many plant species including grapes, peanuts, cranberries and others. Resveratrol exerts anti-aging effects in animals. Numerous studies have shown resveratrol has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, promotes vascular endothelial function, enhances lipid metabolism, and has anticancer activity. Research has found the flavonoid quercetin inhibits duodenal and hepatic glucuronidation and sulfation of resveratrol and may … [Read more...]