Dr. Stephen Anton, Assistant Professor & Interim Clinical Research Division Chief in the Department of Aging and Geriatric Research at the University of Florida, has dedicated close to a decade of his impressive career to disciplines surrounding nutrition, metabolic disease, obesity, and cognitive-behavioral interventions for weight loss. Resveratrol, a natural polyphenolic compound present in various dietary sources including peanuts, grapes, red wine, and Japanese knotweed, is reported to have a wide range of physiological benefits in humans.
Dr. Steve Anton, PhD discusses the studies that have been done, and if we can actually confirm the health benefits.
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Resveratrol: Should You Buy the Hype?
Guest
: Dr. Steve Anton, PhD
From the Show: Staying Well
Summary: Resveratrol marketers claim it is an anti-cancer, antiaging, phtoestrogen and antioxidant agent. Should you be cautious of this supposed super-supplement?
Air Date: 11/30/12
Duration: 10
Host: Melanie Cole, MS
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