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To: metmom

The big deal here is Chocolate but only Pure Coco contains

Resveratrol is a supplement found mostly in grape skins, and in turn, found in red wine. It is used to treat heart disease and cancer. ...

Even relatively low doses of resveratrol—a chemical found in the skins of red grapes and in red wine—can improve the sensitivity of mice to the hormone insulin, according to a new report. As insulin resistance is often characterized as the most critical factor contributing to the development of type 2 diabetes, the findings “provide a potential new therapeutic approach for preventing or treating” both conditions, the researchers said.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071002131152.htm

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Since human studies are minimal, we do not know the full range of resveratrol side effects or benefits at this time. No resveratrol side effects have ...
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I had some a while back in Coco Pure a Chocolate Tea


12 posted on 11/19/2007 6:16:17 PM PST by restornu (Improve The Shining Moment! Don't let them pass you by... PRESS FORWARD MITT)
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To: restornu
Actually there is a side effect from resveratrol consumption and that is the thinning of the blood. As you can see on this resveratrol side effects page, it is a natural blood thinner. The only time that should be of concern is if you're going into surgery. Otherwise, it's blood thinning properties aid inflammation, and the strengthening of vein and artery walls. Also, resveratrol is found in peanuts, grapes, cranberries, blueberries, cocoa and wine.
14 posted on 09/02/2009 10:15:26 AM PDT by DanRMorris (antioxidant researcher)
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