Recent scientific discovery has identified Resveratrol as a role player in longevity, heart health, anti-inflammation and helping diabetes. Two of the biggest media announcements about the benefits of Resveratrol include the anti-aging study from Harvard School of Public Health in November 2006, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison study published in early June, 2008. Unlike other fad ingredients, Resveratrol and Red Wine build on a legacy of continuous scientific discovery, established first as the "French Paradox" reported in 1993. The diversity of benefits originating from Red Wine and Resveratrol has also helped sustain the popularity of these ingredients. Importantly, it is not just Resveratrol that contributes to all the health benefits of Red Wine.

CardioLink with Resveratrol includes not only Resveratrol, but also other powerful polyphenols from Red Wine Extract plus Quercetin. Resveratrol occurs only in small amounts in Red Wine; the amount of Resveratrol produced in Red Wine depends on the grape and external factors, which accounts for tremendous variability in the Resveratrol content of Red Wine. A recent published analysis showed that even in the most fertile grapes, Resveratrol content averaged only 2 mg per liter of wine. However, Resveratrol may or may not be the most beneficial active ingredient for all the benefits of Red Wine consumption. The "French Paradox" and other benefits are probably attributed the entire profile of polyphenols in Red Wine. CardioLink with Resveratrol offers a unique form of Red Wine Extract to consumers that contains Resveratrol and the other beneficial bioactives of Red Wine, particularly Quercetin. Quercetin has been identified in research as one of the major antioxidants in Red Wine. Its ability to independently reduce arterial inflammation has been documented in published scientific research.

Some Additional Benefits of Resveratrol

• Anti-Inflammatory effect on Atherosclerosis
• Lowers blood pressure (rats)
• Antioxidant (Inhibit LDL oxidation – basically deactivating LDL components that can cause inflammation, atherosclerosis, etc.)
• Protects the brain from damage after a stroke (John Hopkins Research): accomplished with two glasses of wine per day
• Protection from Alzheimer's (New York Mount Sinai School of Medicine)
• Decreases platelet stickiness
• Longevity
• Provides protection against diabetes