Resveratrol is a kind of polyphenol compound, a natural phytochemical. It is in various foods mainly in the form of trans isomer. Resveratrol exists in grapes, mulberries, knotweed and wine. Eating in a correct and reasonable way can bring many benefits to the human body.
Inhibit Cancer Cells
For the elderly, the immune decreases and the cancer outbreak rate also increases. Resveratrol can inhibit the formation and proliferation of cancer cells and promote cancer cell apoptosis. It has no side effects. Now scientists have defined resveratrol as the star of cancer.
Anti-virus
It has been found that resveratrol can inhibit the replication of viruses and influenza viruses directly. It can reduce the production of NO(nitric oxide) and inflammation. Epstein-Barr virus, enterovirus, flu virus, and RSV(respiratory syncytial virus) are all can be inhibited.
Estrogen Effect
Aging osteoporosis is a common skeletal complication in women. Its appearance is related to the decrease of estrogen. Resveratrol’s chemical structure is very similar to estrogen diethylstilbestrol. It has a significant effect on bone formation by stimulating the proliferation and differentiation of bone cells. Resveratrol in foods and health products can partly solve series of diseases caused by menopause in women.
At present, giant knotweed root extract resveratrol has been widely used in medicine, health care products, food, cosmetics and other fields.
