New scientific studies conducted by LifeGen Technologies, LLC, a leading genomics company based in Madison, WI in collaboration with Swiss-based DSM Nutritional Products indicate that low doses of resveratrol, a natural constituent of red wine may have significant health benefits for the heart and other organs. Specifically, the researchers found that low doses of resveratrol in the diet of middle-aged mice mimic the effects of caloric restriction (diets with 20-30 % fewer calories), which is the only intervention that has been shown to extend life in mammals. “This is the first time that any ingredient has been shown to mimic caloric restriction to this extent,” says Dr. Ying Wang, a contributing author to the report and a Research Scientist at DSM Nutritional Products.
