Resveratrol helps the body lose weight (naturally) (NaturalHealth365) Fruits with resveratrol content block a cellular process which allow fat cells to develop, and may be a potential method to control the growing obesity epidemic. Once again – nature seems to have the answer to our problems. The fact is all fruits and vegetables provide the best metabolic and digestive support. Collectively, plant foods are the way to detoxify and re-balance every system – so that we can maintain a healthy body weight. Losing weight doesn’t have to be complicated – increase your consumption of “whole foods” BEFORE looking for that magic pill. Important news for every doctor to understand A study coming out of Purdue University run by Kee-Hong kim, an assistant professor of food science, and Jung Yeon Kwon, a graduate student in Kim’s laboratory, reported in the Journal of Biological Chemistry that the compound piceatannol blocks an immature fat cell’s ability to develop and grow. Resveratrol is converted to piceatannol in humans after consumption. “Piceatannol actually alters the timing of gene expressions, gene functions and insulin action during adipogenesis, the process in which early stage fat cells become mature fat cells,” Kim said. “In the presence of piceatannol, you can see delay or complete inhibition of adipogenesis.” Piceatannol is one of several compounds being studied in Kim’s laboratory for its health benefits. The hidden beauty of fruits We can find these powerful (health) compounds in red grape seeds and skin, passion fruit, and other dark colored berries such as cranberries, blueberries, huckleberries, lingon berries, and bilberries. Next time you make a smoothie – try some dark (organic) blueberries – yummy! The resveratrol content of grapes is in part responsible for the “French paradox”, which asks the question why the French are so slim even though they drink lots of wine and eat some of the richest foods. In addition, Europeans (generally speaking) tend to take their time when eating and enjoy more locally-fresh food. There are a few ways resveratrol promotes weight loss and they are all important. Resveratrol stimulates a gene in the human body that is the same gene that kicks into action when a person is on a calorie restricted diet. When the body is on a calorie restrictive diet the SIRT1 gene begins working away at the fat stores to be used for extra energy. With resveratrol, you can help stimulate dramatic weight loss – without the need to cut so many calories. Another way resveratrol works is to function as an antioxidant, researchers believe that antioxidants trigger sensors in a person’s upper intestinal tract, which gives off the sensation of being full. Naturally, this makes it much easier to lose weight because you are quickly satisfied without eating too much. Help yourself to prevent cancer Besides being a powerful antioxidant and protector of DNA and mitochondria against toxins, resveratrol switches on essential DNA repair mechanism after DNA damage has occurred. In essence, your body can repair itself (on a cellular level) before the development of cancerous activity. Modern science may turn resveratrol into the “drug of the future” – but for now just enjoy a wide variety of fruits within your weight loss program.
Posted on: Thu, 04 Sep 2014 13:28:45 +0000
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