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Resveratrol Blocks Alzheimer's Via Sirtuin Protein

There is a very interesting article on www.alzheimersweekly.com I have copied some of it for you to read. Please go on the website and watch the video.

Transcript Extract:

Morley Safer:

The sirtuin gene is normally inactive. But when it is active, Dr. Sinclair believes it triggers a survival mechanism that extends life.

Convinced that something in nature could activate that gene, Sinclair randomly tested thousands of compounds. Bingo! He got a hit - resveratrol.

Dr. Sinclair:

When I Googled this resveratrol, I was shocked to find that red wine was the top hit.


A resveratrol pill may not extend lifespan, but could prevent the diseases of aging.


Morley Safer:

A resveratrol pill may not extend lifespan, but could prevent the diseases of aging - Alzheimer's, diabetes, heart disease - even cancer.

Dr. Sinclair:

What we are talking is activating the body's natural genetic defenses against diseases, and that is very powerful if we can harness that.

Please go to www.alzheimersweekly.com and watch the 60 Minutes episode.

Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub ., Co.
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