Resveratrol is a natural compound found in red wine, the red grape skin, Japanese Knotweed, peanuts and some berries.

Resveratrol’s responsibility is mainly to protect grapes against fungus, but over the years research indicated that in humans it has a number of beneficial effects.

Resveratrol did not attract interest until 1992, when it was considered to explain some of the life long consumption cardio protective benefits of red wine.

Resveratrol is the ongoing subject of research into its numerous claimed health benefits, involving heart, brain, prostate, breast health and muscle and joint mobility. Additionally many scientists believe it to be responsible for the ‘French Paradox’.

The French have low rates of heart disease compared to many other countries, despite the fact that they have many risk factors, including a high fat diet, smoking and drink a significant amount coffee. All these factors are known contributors to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke and heart attacks which are the leading cause of death in the western world.

It is thought that the low rates of heart disease experienced by the French is caused by the consumption of moderate amounts of red wine which is a pastime enjoyed by many French people. Red wine is a source of Resveratrol.