Protect the Brain

Red wine consumption may help slow down age-related cognitive loss, according to much research. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of resveratrol may contribute to some of this. It appears to interfere with beta-amyloid protein fragments, which are essential for the development of the plaques that are an iconic feature of Alzheimer's disease.

The substance may also trigger a series of actions that shield brain cells from harm. It works to achieve this in the same way as calorie restriction, which has shown promise in lengthening lifespans by changing how genes express themselves. Although this discovery is exciting, it cannot yet be used as a supplement to protect the brain since scientists are yet unsure of how well the human body can utilize supplementary resveratrol.