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Resveratrol – Not Just in Your Wine

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Many people associate the nutrient resveratrol with red wine. And it’s no wonder because resveratrol has been getting a lot of attention in discussions about the “French Paradox” and the health benefits of drinking small amounts of red wine. Part of red wine’s health benefit is in the resveratrol it contains. Read more about the nutrient in Mairi’s blog article here.

But red wine is not the only substance that contains resveratrol. In fact, our power-antioxidant product, Steady Step™, features resveratrol from a different source: Japanese knotweed root.

Resveratrol from Japanese Knotweed
The Japanese Knotweed plant is an excellent source for this nutrient because it grows well year-round and produces potent resveratrol with high antioxidant properties.

The Japanese knotweed plant has been used for some time in Eastern medicine because of its beneficial health properties. Reseveratrol is extracted from the plant’s root.

Antioxidants in Action
Antioxidants help protect cells from free radical damage, which is associated with premature cell aging. Resveratrol is a known as a particularly powerful antioxidant for its free radical fighting properties.

As an antioxidant, resveratrol slows down oxidation (free radical damage). Oxidation breaks down cells causing premature cell aging. The best part about resveratrol is that it works as a protective nutrient for overall cellular health, supporting healthy muscle cells, tissue cells, and healthy circulation in your body.

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