60 Minutes recently did a piece on resveratrol. Can we take a pill that reverses the aging process, make us more youthful, move easier, and feel more energetic and vibrant? What about antioxidants? Can we undo the damage of free radicals, prevent chronic illness and disease, simply by ingesting an elixir? What about energy? Is it worth the price to feel revved up in order to get a better kick out of our workout? Add this to a society that wants immediate results, the quickest, easiest and simplest way possible! Let’s take a look.
Resveratrol is found in naturally grown plants such as nuts, roots and grapes. The highest concentration of the compound being found in the skin of red grapes. Hello red wine connoisseurs! Plants create resveratrol to protect themselves against certain environmental stressors such as fungi and bacteria damage; extreme sun exposure and drought conditions. Recent animal research studies have shown that resveratrol can repair and protect DNA; increase athletic performance; prevent the onset of certain chronic disease (heart, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, cholesterol) which would lead to an increased life span in humans! Taken in large quantities, it also has ties to the positive effects of a low-calorie diet. Wow!
If it is good for the animal test specimens, than is it good for us?
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Resveratrol in red wine
Now onto antioxidants. I personally have been investigating this one, not only for myself but for the benefit of my personal training client base. The prevalence of cancer, heart disease and diabetes are running rampant in our population. The culprits responsible are free radicals in our bodies being brought on by such factors as environmental pollution, stress, and too much exercise. Antioxidants basically breakdown and eradicate these disease causing entities and are comprised of Vitamins A, C and E. Natural foods sources such as red berries, tomatoes, broccoli and even soy make the grade in terms of high antioxidant content. Who has the time to ingest or prepare these foods?
Monavie Active & the Acai berry
MonaVie is an elixir made from the pulp of 19 antioxidant rich fruits and berries with the crown jewel being the Acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) berry. The Acai berry is harvested in Brazil and has an ORAC (scale used to determine the antioxidant content of foods) value of 10% greater than blueberries, previously being known to be the reigning champ of antioxidant content. The Acai also contains the following beneficial nutrients: phytonutrients (promote healthy immune system); healthy fats and plant sterols (promote healthy heart and cardiovascular system); amino acids (body tissue and cell repair); vitamins and minerals (essential for proper body growth, development and metabolic reactions); complex carbohydrates (storage transport of energy); and dietary fiber (proper digestive system health). One 4 ounce serving of MonaVie per day entitles you to the equivalent of 14 servings of antioxidant rich fruits. I personally have been taking this product the past month and have been experiencing some fantastic results. I feel better, more energized and feel like my food cravings have subsided.
Finally, I often see people attending my AM group exercise classes, downing a cup of coffee or with a Red Bull® in hand, pumped to the max to give their systems a jump start for the exercise bout that lies ahead. Is this truly an effective means to improve their athletic performance? Can it help them in the aftermath, as well? Being that caffeine is the main ingredient, a case of nervous energy, the shakes and enhanced dehydration could await those who partake! One 8 ounce can of Red Bull® packs 27 grams of sugar and 80 mg. of caffeine versus an 8 ounce cup of coffee with 60 mg. of caffeine. Is the processed drink, with all the additives the better choice or is coffee, which can prepared without the sugar and contains natural additives? My personal experience with this one is simply stick to water. There is nothing better!
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I used take monavie until I read the Men's journal article. That energy is that every oz. of monavie has as much sugar as tablespoon of table sugar.
"Not So Super
MonaVie Active
Packaged in a high-end-looking wine bottle, MonaVie tested extremely low in anthocyanins and phenolics. Even apple juice (which also tested poorly) has more phenolics than this Utah-based company’s juice. Plus, MonaVie’s vitamin C level was five times lower than that of Welch’s Grape Juice. That’s not many nutrients, especially at $1.20 a serving.
While anti-oxidants play a role in aging, the use of antioxidant supplements of any type remains an unproven concept in humans. Even resveratrol, which has a long list of very interesting properties in the laboratory, has never been clinically tested in humans. So get your exercise, eat sensibly, and have a glass of red wine with dinner.
Resveratrol can help you to lead a long and healthy life so says many
doctors. Red wine alone does not supply enough resveratrol to achieve the
full range of benefits because one glass of red wine has only about
1mg of resveratrol and you need about 250mg/day. You need to take
high potency resveratrol supplements to achieve the results documented
in scientific studies.Resveratrol Supplements can also help you control
your weight naturally by increasing energy, reducing cravings, and limiting
your appetite.According to Wikipedia, Consumer Lab, an independent dietary
supplement and over the counter products evaluation organization,
published a report on 13 November 2007 on the popular resveratrol
supplements. The organization reported that there exists a wide range
in quality, dose, and price among the 13 resveratrol products
evaluated. The actual amount of resveratrol contained in the
different brands range from 2.2mg for Revatrol, which claimed to have
400mg of "Red Wine Grape Complex", to 500mg for Biotivia.com Transmax,
which is consistent with the amount claimed on the product's label.
Prices per 100mg of resveratrol ranged from less than $.30 for
products made by Biotivia.com, jarrow, and country life, to a high of
$45.27 for the Revatrol brand.
Mark posted a comment: "I used take monavie until I read the Men's journal article. That energy is that every oz. of monavie has as much sugar as tablespoon of table sugar.
"Not So Super
MonaVie Active
Packaged in a high-end-looking wine bottle, MonaVie tested extremely low in anthocyanins and phenolics. Even apple juice (which also tested poorly) has more phenolics than this Utah-based company’s juice. Plus, MonaVie’s vitamin C level was five times lower than that of Welch’s Grape Juice. That’s not many nutrients, especially at $1.20 a serving.
February 11, 11:57 AM"
IMHO, I don't think he knows what he's talkin' 'bout! I doubt very seriously that Men's Journal knows as much about acai as Dr Alex Schauss and acai is the main ingredient of MonaVie. Does Mark even realize what a tablespoon of table sugar looks like? And he believes that every ounce of MonaVie has a tablespoon of table sugar? C'mon Mark....GET REAL!! As for the other comments by Mark about the other nutrient levels, he really needs to go back to the MonaVie website and study up on the science of MonaVie. And he really ought to back up and get jacked on the juice!!!
I take Mona Vie everyday. I have been for almost a year now. I had surgery on my foot and the doc was suprised at how little swelling I had, he said it would have normally swelled up 3 times larger than it did. My joints feel better, and I have more energy. Sorry, but I never got all that from a tablespoon of sugar. Also, there are a lot of things that are not in Mona Vie, just as there are things in Oranges that are not in apples. It doesn't mean that Apples are bad for you. :)
There are always haters out there when it comes to a great product!! For those of us who have been drinking the Juice and fellowshipping with others who drink it life will never be the same!! God Bless MonaVie!!!!!!
Hi Jeff, I just wrote my article too on Resveratrol. My skinny on resveratrol is that their are too many scams happening online and people are getting ripped off by thinking Dr. Oz is promoting these supplements. It is so sad. In any event... happy drinking! Rosie Dias
been using momEmineral for my supply momEmineral dot com
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