Resveratrol, Coronary Health, and the "French Paradox"

Resveratrol is primarily found in red wine, red grape skins, purple grape juice, mulberries, in smaller amounts in peanuts, and in the root of Polygonum cuspidatum, also known as Hu Zhang or kojo-kon.  Scientists became interested in exploring potential health benefits of resveratrol in 1992 when its presence was first reported in red wine, leading to speculation that resveratrol might help explain what was referred to as the “French Paradox” (so named, because coronary heart health is high in southern France despite an also high dietary intake of saturated fats).

Antioxidant and Anti-aging 

In the test tube, resveratrol effectively scavenges (neutralizes) free radicals and other oxidants and  helps maintain healthy low density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation levels.