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Red wine: Exercise in a bottle?
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology ^
| 30-Jun-2011
| Gerald Weissmann, M.D.
Posted on 06/30/2011 10:15:18 AM PDT by Pharmboy
New research in the FASEB Journal suggests that a daily intake of resveratrol prevents the ill effects of simulated weightlessness on muscle and bone metabolism Bethesda, MDAs strange as it sounds, a new research study published in the FASEB Journal (http://www.fasebj.org), suggests that the "healthy" ingredient in red wine, resveratrol, may prevent the negative effects that spaceflight and sedentary lifestyles have on people. The report describes experiments in rats that simulated the weightlessness of spaceflight, during which the group fed resveratrol did not develop insulin resistance or a loss of bone mineral density, as did those who were not fed resveratrol.
According to Gerald Weissmann, M.D., Editor-in-Chief of the FASEB Journal, "There are overwhelming data showing that the human body needs physical activity, but for some of us, getting that activity isn't easy. A low gravity environment makes it nearly impossible for astronauts. For the earthbound, barriers to physical activity are equally challenging, whether they be disease, injury, or a desk job. Resveratrol may not be a substitute for exercise, but it could slow deterioration until someone can get moving again."
Scientists studied rats that underwent simulated weightlessness by hindlimb tail suspension and were given a daily oral load of resveratrol. The control group showed a decrease in soleus muscle mass and strength, the development of insulin resistance, and a loss of bone mineral density and resistance to breakage. The group receiving resveratrol showed none of these complications. Study results further demonstrated some of the underlying mechanisms by which resveratrol acts to prevent the wasting adaptations to disuse-induced mechanical unloading. This study also suggests that resveratrol may be able to prevent the deleterious consequences of sedentary behaviors in humans.
"If resveratrol supplements are not your cup of tea," Weissmann added, "then there's good news. You can find it naturally in red wine, making it the toast of the Milky Way."
TOPICS: Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: faseb; oenology; redwine; resveratrol; wine
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To: derllak; Lakeshark
Talking to your pita chips probably means youve had enough. :PNaw, it's only when they start talking to you that you've had enough.
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06/30/2011 11:01:20 AM PDT
by
Hoffer Rand
(There ARE two Americas: "God's children" and the tax payers)
To: ottbmare
Big mystery...one explanation is that the health effects are due to the alcohol and not the wine. For example, even the USDA's dietary guide for Americans says alcohol (in moderation) is good for you. Click
here and start reading at the bottom of p. 29. When they give very high levels to mice and rats of resveratrol good things happen for sure, but our levels don't get up nearly that high.
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posted on
06/30/2011 11:03:36 AM PDT
by
Pharmboy
(What always made the state a hell has been that man tried to make it heaven-Hoelderlin)
To: Pharmboy
In complete seriousness I would suggest they’re looking at this in exactly the wrong way. Exercise is red wine without the bottle - same conclusion just turned around.
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06/30/2011 11:05:22 AM PDT
by
2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten
(Welcome to the USA - where every day is Backwards Day!)
To: thefactor
Wow. That looks cool. I would like to just have the bottle to put $60 scotch in.
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posted on
06/30/2011 11:05:22 AM PDT
by
Lazlo in PA
(Now living in a newly minted Red State.)
To: Hoffer Rand; derllak
It's when they (Pita chips) start looking like Wonder Woman, then you know you're in trouble......
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06/30/2011 11:06:51 AM PDT
by
Lakeshark
(Thank a member of the US armed forces for their sacrifice)
To: Hoffer Rand; Lakeshark
Looks like we need to do an emergency intervention on Lameshark, Hoffer.
I’ll tie him up and you grab the bottle. :)
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posted on
06/30/2011 11:11:00 AM PDT
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derllak
To: Big Giant Head
This is an exercise plan I can live with... ;)
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posted on
06/30/2011 11:11:29 AM PDT
by
Marie Antoinette
(Proud Clinton-hater since 1998.)
To: derllak; Hoffer Rand
Take the bottle if you must.
Just don't take my Pita chips.....
They're hot.
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06/30/2011 11:14:04 AM PDT
by
Lakeshark
(Thank a member of the US armed forces for their sacrifice)
To: Lazlo in PA; thefactor
Almost too purty to drink (I said almost)
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posted on
06/30/2011 11:20:59 AM PDT
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Pharmboy
(What always made the state a hell has been that man tried to make it heaven-Hoelderlin)
To: Pharmboy
may prevent the negative effects that spaceflight Okay, that's what I've been looking for to get rid of those post-spaceflight blahs.
I'm telling you, that 52-mile commute to Parsippany in the old days is nothing compared to the 26,200 miles these days . . .
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06/30/2011 11:29:37 AM PDT
by
Tanniker Smith
(I didn't know she was a liberal when I married her.)
To: Pharmboy
To: Pharmboy
"Resveratrol may not be a substitute for exercise, but it could slow deterioration until someone can get moving again." Oh thank you so much ... I can always use another reason to open a nice bottle of Merlot to sip on for three or four days. At my age 'you have to take your medicine' is one of the best excuses around, even if I don't take any kind of prescription meds. [Now, which brand will I select for medicating tonight?]
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06/30/2011 11:45:12 AM PDT
by
MHGinTN
(Some, believing they can't be deceived, it's nigh impossible to convince them when they're deceived.)
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