Why the sudden discovery and is Reservatrol worth all the hype? We would like to answer those questions and let us begin with the correct spelling of the name: Reservatrol. Reservatrol and resevatrol are misspellings of the word Resveratrol and are not different substances.

Resveratrol is a phytoalexin which is an antibiotic compound that plants use in defense against disease. Like many miracles of nature, Resveratrol has been around for thousands of years. The Japanese Knotweed plant, which has been around that long, contains resveratrol.

It was isolated in 1940 and again 1962 but did not really begin receiving significant attention until 1992 when it was discovered in red wine. Is resveratrol all that they say it is and what are its actual benefits? Though most of the innumerable studies performed have been in vitro, the results are astounding and the benefits are abundant. There are a great many reasons why one might consider supplementing their regular diet with Resveratrol. We consider the following to be among the most important.

Here are 7 top reasons to take Reservatrol supplements:

1. Resveratrol is particularly effective inhibiting free radical formation. As we have all heard by now, free radicals are what cause us to become ill by breaking down cells and ultimately leading to the malfunction of our organs. Resveratrol is one of the most powerful combatants of these infamous free radicals. In test after test the innate power of this substance to fend off free radicals is remarkable. Resveratrol is Luke Skywalker to the free radical's Darth Vader.

2)Weight loss is one of the most prominent issues concerning medical practioners. Obesity is connected to any number of diseases including heart disease, diabetes and cancer. It may be the most influential key to the survival process. Several studies lend support to the astounding benefits of Reservatrol. One study at Harvard Medical School involved three groups - a control group that was fed a normal diet, and two groups each of which were fed a high fat diet. Only one of the high fat groups were also given regular dosages of Reservatrol and lived longer, happier, healthier lives with a particular insulin resistance and resistance to fatty livers. In some studies adding regular high doses to otherwise fat laden diets inhibited weight gain. A similar study, conducted in France showed that Resveratrol increased the presence of mitochondria in cells which are responsible for creating energy and thus allowing cells to burn more calories and avoid weight gain.

3. The Longevity Gene: Resveratrol's chemical substance activates what has been referred to as the "longevity gene." Including its ability to ward off the effects of free radicals, it seems to have an amazing power to control the on and off switch for certain genes through a process called descetylation.

4)The Anti-Mutagen: Through the above mentioned process Reservatrol acts as an Anti-mutagen which inhibits the production of tumors and curtails the production of DNA "debris." This debris is what leads to aberrant cell reproduction which is a defining attribute of cancer. Resveratrol in similar fashion acts as an anti-inflammatory. Inflammation is also irrevocably linked to cancer.

5. Protects against ateriosclerosis. The antioxidant value of Reservatrol can provide more protection than more well know antioxidants such as vitamins c and e, which for years have been much heralded champions in the world's fight against disease. Resveratrol is particularly effective inhibiting lipid peroxidation of low density lipoprotein. LDLs are what is commonly referred to as bad cholestrol.

6)Reservatrol lowers blood sugar and increases cardiovascular circulation.This not only helps maintain a healthy weight but adds to overall heart health while decreasing the likelihood of heart disease.

7)Reservatrol has been shown to reduce brain plaque by protecting the brain against free radicals and oxidized fats that destroy the brain's cells and lead to any number of diseases, not least of which is Alzheimer's.

In conclusion:

Reservatrol has attained its recent celebrity for some very good reasons. We have not listed all of the renowned benefits of this amazing food supplement and, speaking of supplements, we wish to point out that it should be taken with other healthy foods. Some of he better products being marketed to day have combined resveratrol with other famous and fabulous antioxidants such as green tea extract and acai extract. Working in combination with other foods such as these and omega -3 fatty acids will enhance its effectiveness and provide much ammunition against the chemicals that would bring about our demise.

There are no known adverse side-effects and reasonable dosage has been scientifically arrived at and added to the supplements we have seen.