Anti-aging and Anti-Alzheimers: What's in the skin of red grapes (and wine)?

The source of our aging is in our genes.

One of the most exciting discoveries to come along in decades is the discovery of the anti-aging impacts of resveratrol, a natural compound found in the skin of red grapes and in red wine.  Resveratrol dramatically impacts gene 31- the aging gene.  Studies at Harvard Medical School and the Institute of Genetics and Molecular Biology have found that resveratrol may radically reduce the risk not only of heart disease but also of age related illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease.  Studies indicate that reservatrol may counter the effects of a high-fat diet and prolong life, causing people in their 80s to function as if they were in their 50s.

The benefits of resveratrol have been featured on WebMD, Fox News Network, Oprah, CNN and 60 Minutes, to name a few.  Women are raving at the anti-wrinkle effects with many claiming to see results comparable to Botox.  But the long term impact may be even more profound- markedly extended life spans and the reduction of incidence of age-related diseases such as mild cognitive impairment, Lewy Body Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease.  Clinical studies have already demonstrated significant impact to counter Type 2 Diabetes.  Over $100 Million has been raised to study resveratrol.  Meanwhile, people are flocking to buy it.  Learn more about resveratrol and where you can get it!
 

If Your Mom or Dad has Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s Disease, or a degenerative disease that causes memory loss, Will You?

It is the question we are all asking! The National Institute on Aging/NIH collaborated with HBO Documentary Films in presenting the following film which addresses the questions of genetics, as a supplemental film of THE ALZHEIMER’S PROJECT, an Emmy Award winning public health series. We are pleased to credit the Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center, a service of the National Institute on Aging,* for the following enlightening video. If you have concerns about the genetic implications of having a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease or memory impairment, learn from this video!!

The Role of Genetics in Alzheimer’s

Featuring: John Hardy, Ph.D-National Institute on Aging, NIH; Gerard Schellenberg, Ph.D-University of Pennsylvania