The people of France consume a diet high in fat, but they do not suffer from the consequences of cardiovascular disease that typically follow from consuming fatty foods.  The French consume a lot of red wine when they are eating foods with a high fat content.  The current scientific hypothesis proposes that a substance found in red wine known as resveratrol is responsible for neutralizing the usual negative cardiovascular consequences of consuming fatty foods.

Studies that used resveratrol in several animal species showed improved longevity.  Laboratory studies and animal studies suggest that resveratrol may contribute greatly to reducing cardiovascular disease and cancer, too.  Additional diseases associated with aging that may be mitigated or prevented include Alzheimer’s disease and inflammatory arthritis.  The implication of these studies are very encouraging, because they show serious potential for improving health for seniors.