Why Red Wine is Good for You

by Dr. Gary Gendron,  D.C., C.C.S.P., C.C.N., D.A.C.B.N.

Even with their rich, high fat diet, the French have much lower cholesterol and healthier hearts than we do. It's called the "French Paradox." Scientists have credited their moderate consumption of red wine, which includes a compound called resveratrol, as the explanation.

What is resveratrol?
Resveratrol occurs naturally in various plants as part of their natural defense system, protecting their tissues from fungal infections, stress, radiation, and disease. While resveratrol is found in peanuts, blueberries and cranberries, it's found in great amounts in grapes, especially those that are used in red wine. Unlike white wine which primarily uses the juice of the grape, red wine uses grape skins and is fermented longer than white, therefore, it contains more resveratrol... and more protective compounds.

Just like resveratrol protects plants from harm, it can protect you, too.

The benefits of resveratrol
Resveratrol contains an antioxidant, called polyphenols, which works to combat harmful free radicals. These free radicals are a result of normal processes like breathing and digesting food, and not so normal processes like exposure to radiation and toxins in the air, food and water. Free radicals are believed to play a key role in the aging process.

Look at some of the ways resveratrol helps you...

• Offers powerful heart protection, without the alcohol
• Fosters healthy blood flow
• Influences oxidation (think rusting nail) of "bad" cholesterol that can adhere to artery walls
• Combats the signs of aging
• Maintains healthy cholesterol levels already in the normal range
• Protects the immune system
• Boosts daily energy

Botanic Choice has just launched a new, premium-grade Resveratrol, that's derived from the herb polygonum cuspidatum. This special supplement gives you a full, generous 50 milligrams of resveratrol. You'd have to drink about 10 bottles of red wine to get the benefits of these convenient capsules - all without the alcohol, calories or morning after regrets!  

Heart concerns are the number one issue Americans face. I urge you to protect your heart and health today with new Resveratrol from Botanic Choice.