Resveratrol May Enhance Memory
A recent study released at the American Aging Associations annual conference showed that consuming dietary resveratrol, a key antioxidant found in red wine and Chinese Knotweed, is a very really possibility as a significant a memory accelerator. The study was conducted using a particular form of stabilized resveratrol called trans-resveratrol.
While the new research tested the abilities of elderly mice, the results, say experts, may equally apply to aging baby boomers. In the study the mice were put through a variety of tests after four weeks of supplementation with resveratrol. Researchers determined trans-resveratrol significantly improved memory and learning skills in the aged mice.
Clinical researchers have also found in vitro exposure to brain cells from resveratrol significantly protected brain cell function and appeared to either stop or slow the decay associated with the aging process.
These findings indicate trans-resveratrol supplementation to be a viable approach for delaying age-associated reductions in learning and memory, and therefore may further help to prevent the normally occurring age-associated deterioration of cognitive performance.
When considering the mitochondrial regenerative effect resveratrol is showing in all mammalian species tested, it seems to add to the activity and energy levels necessary for maintaining an active functioning brain. Since the brain consumes around 25% of the total energy consumption of the body in relation to having only about 2% of a person’s body weight, an active brain would most likely require an abundance of healthy regenerative mitochondria to function properly.
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