Through the years, I’ve told you some incredible stories of how resveratrol can reverse cancer. And I’ve received letters from many subscribers who have experienced the same results. But the power of resveratrol does not stop with cancer. Were now finding out that this incredible red-grape extract is actually a super nutrient that everyone needs to be taking.
In an interesting study from Denmark, researchers confirmed resveratrols power in treating cancer. But they also inadvertently showed the extract works wonders for osteoporosis.
The researchers focused on multiple myeloma. Its a cancer of the bone marrow. The cancer stimulates bone destruction by activating osteoclasts (bone-dissolving cells) and inhibiting osteoblasts (bone-forming cells). A challenge in myeloma is protecting the bone, as well as targeting the cancer. The Danish team chose to investigate resveratrols action on both myeloma and bone cells. In previous studies, resveratrol was found to have significant anti-cancer activity.
The authors of the study found that it increased apoptosis (programmed cell death) of the tumor cells. It does this at the DNA level! But what drew my attention was their findings on bone cells. They discovered that resveratrol can stimulate bone marrow stem cells to become osteoblasts rather than osteoclasts. So resveratrol actually enables bones to rebuild!
Resveratrol further stimulates stem cell response to vitamin D compounds. It does this by getting their DNA to make more vitamin D receptors. I’ve repeatedly told you about the link between vitamin D and cancer. And here is another example of how effective it is.
The researchers conclusions took into account only resveratrols action against cancer, saying, Taken together, these results suggest that resveratrol or it is derivatives deserve attention as potential drugs for treating multiple myeloma.
You do not need to wait for them to make a drug. I’ve used resveratrol for years in cancer, including myeloma. Some of my patients have seen long-term remission using just oral supplements. I almost always combine resveratrol with a source of vitamin D.
I’ve repeatedly told you about the major link between vitamin D deficiency and cancer. And vitamin D is an accepted treatment for osteoporosis. Part of the amazing anti-cancer action of resveratrol may simply be through increasing vitamin D receptors. Thus the benefit in osteoporosis as well.
But the incredible news about resveratrol does not stop there. In addition to treating cancer and osteoporosis, resveratrol may also dissolve Alzheimers plaques.
A new study shows that resveratrol has the ability to reduce the level of beta amyloid in your brain. If you remember, beta amyloid is the plaque material found in the brains of Alzheimers patients. But the research shows that not only does resveratrol reduce both the secreted and intracellular (inside the cell) goo, but it can actually promote it is degradation.
This is big news! Alzheimers plaque buildup is a medical tragedy with no known mainstream treatment. While this study was in vitro (in the lab dish, not in living patients), I am excited. Resveratrol has no known downside. Its inexpensive. In short, ita super nutrient!
I am excited by both of these reports. I’ve used resveratrol for years to treat cancer. Now I plan to use it in my osteoporosis protocol and on anyone with memory problems. If you try it for any of these health challenges, please write me and let me know your experience.
Action to take: I strongly suggest you add resveratrol to your supplement regimen. Resveratrol is found in grapes and red wine. I believe a glass a day of organic red wine has wonderful health benefits. But if you are a teetotaler like me, red grapes or supplemental resveratrol might be one of your best friends. There are many products on the market. But make sure you take one made with quality extracts. Two good brands are Life Extensions Resveratrol Caps and Healthy Resolves Advanced Resveratrol Formula. I’ve used the Healthy Resolve product for years.
Ref: Marambaud P., H. Zhao, and P. Davies. Resveratrol promotes clearance of Alzheimers disease amyloid-beta peptides, J Biol Chem., 2005; 280(45): 37377-82.