Resveratrol: dosage and effect on cardiovascular health | David Sinclair

December 2019

Over the past few decades, an abundance of scientific research has focused on resveratrol, a plant-based compound found in red grapes and peanuts. Much of this research has demonstrated that, at high doses, resveratrol exerts beneficial health effects – especially on the cardiovascular system – and has been shown to ameliorate the deleterious effects of an obesogenic diet in monkeys. Resveratrol is a "dirty molecule," however, known for its multiple cellular targets, so teasing out all the ramifications of its use has proven problematic. Furthermore, it is relatively unstable and demonstrates poor bioavailability in humans. In this clip, Dr. David Sinclair identifies some of the practical considerations of resveratrol supplementation and discusses his personal use of the compound.

This clip was taken from the FoundMyFitness interview with Dr. David Sinclair found at https://youtu.be/5DtWqzalEnc

Original episode published on Nov 6, 2019
#Aging #Resveratrol #Epigenetics 

About FoundMyFitness: Rhonda Patrick has a Ph.D. in biomedical science from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She also has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in biochemistry/chemistry from the University of California. She has done extensive research on aging, cancer, and nutrition.

It is Dr. Patrick’s goal to challenge the status quo and encourage the wider public to think about health and longevity using a proactive, preventative approach. 

Learn more about Dr. Rhonda Patrick and her mission for FoundMyFitness at www.foundmyfitness.com

About David Sinclair: David A. Sinclair, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and co-director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for the Biological Mechanisms of Aging. He is the co-founder of the journal Aging, where he serves as co-chief editor. His work on aging has earned him numerous awards for his research, including the Australian Medical Research Medal, and landed him a spot in Time magazine's Top 100 most influential people on the planet. Learn more about David Sinclair at https://sinclair.hms.harvard.edu/peop...