A New Weapon Against Immune-System Diseases?

Anti-aging proteins are noted for protecting against cancer, neurodegeneration, and cardiovascular disease. One protein may also be beneficial to the immune system, new research shows. The protein in question is called SIRT1, more commonly known for being activated by red wine. In the new study, published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, scientists from the… Continue reading A New Weapon Against Immune-System Diseases?

Scientists Produce Resveratrol in Tomatoes

As a result of research done at the John Innes Centre in the UK, one tomato can provide as much Resveratrol as fifty bottles of red wine. One tomato has also produced the amount of Genistein found in 5 ½ pounds of tofu.  Bot of these compounds are phenylpropanoids. Resveratrol has been reported to extend… Continue reading Scientists Produce Resveratrol in Tomatoes