THE DOCTOR'S CORNER
The Fountain of Youth
by Dr. Timothy Grondin
 Ah yes, the fountain of youth. Our friend Ponce De Leon, the Spanish explorer, searched high and low throughout the Florida everglades but searched in vain. He was shot in the stomach with a poison arrow and met his untimely demise. But your search for the fountain doesn’t have to be difficult or tragic. It can be found in the tiny grape!
A compound called Resveratrol is present in the skin, seeds and stems of grapes. Scientific research has been done on the benefits of grape polyphenols and anthocyanidins to help support health and offer protection to human blood vessel cells. Resveratrol also provides the same anti-oxidant protection, and it boosts cellular immunity and balances immune system functions.
The secret to anti-aging lies with the Resveratrol found in red wine grapes. Resveratrol has been proven in studies to stimulate the SIRT-1 gene 10-fold. That’s your longevity gene folks! It also enhances cellular productivity. Simply stated, this means your body works better at a cellular level. Several studies have shown that Resveratrol inhibits pro-inflammatory enzymes like Cox 1 and Cox 2. This means it acts like natural Viox or Celebrex. Think less joint pain folks. Resveratrol exhibits anti-carcinogenic properties, cardio protective effects, neuroprotective effects and vascular protective effects. In a nutshell, it protects your heart, blood vessels, and nerves, and it reduces your risk of cancer. And did I mention it stimulates your longevity gene 10-fold?
That’s pretty impressive folks.
In addition Resveratrol has been shown to mimic the effect of caloric restriction. If you didn’t know, science has found that a low calorie or calorie restricted diet increases lifespan. In animal studies, calorie restriction has been shown to increase life expectancy by more than 30 percent. Resveratrol produces a similar response.
So you don’t have to scour the everglades to find the fountain of youth. Take Resveratrol supplements and raise a glass of red wine to our friend Ponce.
One final note: The best Resveratrol supplements have Quercitin added to them as Quercitin increases the activity of Resveratrol.
Yours in Health,
Dr. Grondin
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If you have any questions or suggestions for future topics, feel free to e-mail Dr. Grondin at docgrondin@advnet.net, or call his office at 810-984-3344.
Dr. Timothy Grondin started his career as a medic (corpsman) in the Navy where he examined, diagnosed and treated people for minor illnesses under the direction of an M.D. When Grondin left the military, he became a nurse and worked on the medical/surgical ward at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital for a number of years. Though he began taking pre-med courses at Oakland University, Grondin changed his mind, choosing to become a Chiropractor instead. Grondin graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988, and has been in practice in Port Huron since 1989.
DISCLAIMER: The information provided here is intended for educational purposes only. It is not meant to either directly or indirectly diagnose, give medical advice or prescribe treatment. Please consult with your physician or other licensed healthcare professional for medical diagnosis and treatment.
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