Experts Reveal Resveratrol May Offer Bone-Protective Effects

(Newswire.net — March 28, 2017) Orlando, FL — Today, more and more people are taking advantage of the potential benefits that natural foods and supplements may offer. These benefits can come from a variety of herbs, spices, vegetables, and fruits, which contain antioxidants such as resveratrol.

Experts reveal that resveratrol may offer bone-protective effects. There are many people who suffer from bone loss and other problems affecting the bones. Having weak and brittle bones can significantly impact the health and function of people. For instance, those with weak bones or have bone health problems may be more susceptible to serious injuries from slips or falls.

Osteoporosis is one of the most common health problems affecting the bones. The good news is that an antioxidant called resveratrol, which is believed to be an anti-inflammatory compound, may potentially be helpful for bone health.

Resveratrol can be found in wine, grapes, and red grape juices as well as peanuts, cacao, and blueberries.

According to Danish researchers, resveratrol, through its possible anti-inflammatory properties, could potentially help fight inflammation, which is believed to cause the weakening of bones.

The researchers tried to investigate the effects of resveratrol on those who suffer from metabolic syndrome. This condition is characterized by the combination of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar. This condition places sufferers at the risk of bone weakening.

The participants of the study were 66 middle-aged men who suffered from metabolic syndrome but without osteoporosis. The researchers started to track the impacts of resveratrol on bone-forming enzymes as well as bone density in the lower spine among men.

It was found that after four months, the male participants who took a high resveratrol dosage on a daily basis had a 16% increase in the levels of bone alkaline phosphatase, which is a bone-forming enzyme.

It is also important to note that this particular bone-forming enzyme is common in children who undergo growth spurts. The researchers also found that the participants had 3% more bone density than during the start of the study.

According to researchers, there were no improvements in the placebo group. The low-dose resveratrol group, on the other hand, achieved some changes.

Individuals who want to strengthen their bone health may want to consider the use of resveratrol supplements. This option is believed to be beneficial for health as supplements often contain higher levels of resveratrol’s potentially therapeutic effects.

Some experts recommend the use of resveratrol supplements with extracts of green tea, grape seed, red wine, and acai fruit.

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