Composition, Longevity

Year Published: 2021

Journal

Oxid Med Cell Longev

Authors

Dan-Dan Zhou, Min Luo, Si-Yu Huang, Adila Saimaiti, Ao Shang, Ren-You Gan, Hua-Bin Li

Methods

This review looked at the potential of resveratrol in improving aging outcomes and age-related diseases. Resveratrol is an antioxidant found in grapes, peanuts, and blueberries.

Key Findings

Authors describe that several studies have found positive effects of resveratrol on aging, life extension, and several age-related diseases, with some research highlighting the mechanisms of antiaging action. Namely, some of the positive effects of resveratrol can be seen in research on cancer, sarcopenia, neurodegenerative diseases, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and infertility.