March 07, 2022
On this episode of Lifespan News, Ryan O'Shea revisits the ongoing controversy involving resveratrol and the widely known longevity enthusiast David Sinclair. Script In a recent episode of Lifespan News, we discussed a controversy surrounding resveratrol, and today, we’ll update you on the reaction to that video and how we’ll approach this going forward. Resveratrol...
February 25, 2022
Scientists have shown that resveratrol rescues erectile function in aged rats, most probably by activating SIRT1, and that it can work in synergy with the existing erectile dysfunction treatment tadalafil [1]. A molecule of discord Resveratrol, a plant-derived chemical of the polyphenol family, was once considered one of the most promising anti-aging molecules. David Sinclair’s...
February 21, 2022
On this episode of Lifespan News, Ryan O'Shea focuses on a recent controversy involving David Sinclair and the well-known supplement resveratrol. Script There’s been some controversy recently regarding resveratrol and the work of Dr. David Sinclair. In 2003, he published research on yeast in the journal Nature that said - “We show that the potent...
October 25, 2021
A team of researchers publishing in Aging have shown that resveratrol reduces inflammation and partially restores function in a rat model of spinal injury. In line with previous research This is far from the first study that aimed to use approaches associated with aging research in order to spur regeneration. For example, we have previously...
August 26, 2021
Probably best known for its presence in grapes and wine, this popular dietary supplement may have a few tricks up its sleeve. What is resveratrol? Resveratrol is a stilbenoid, a type of natural phenol. It is a phytoalexin, a growth-inhibiting substance created by plant tissues in response to injury or contact with pathogens such as...
November 30, 2020
A human study on the popular supplement resveratrol on heart failure patients has been published, and the results are significant. What is resveratrol? Resveratrol, is a naturally occurring stilbenoid, a type of phenol that is present in various plants and foods, such as grapes, peanuts, cocoa, blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries. It is frequently mentioned as...
