Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Why resveratrol is an effective acne killer

Why resveratrol is an effective acne killer



Resveratrol is a natural phytoalexin found in foods. Red wine is famous for its resveratrol content, but you can also find it in peanuts, red grapes, mulberries and dark chocolate. A phytoalexin is merely a specific class of antioxidants, one that has specific medicinal properties…

…and it’s because of these properties that resveratrol has attracted a ton of attention recently. It’s pointed out that the world’s oldest living woman ever, Jeanne Calment ate lots of dark chocolate and red wine every day. Hence, resveratrol is marketed as a miracle by supplement companies for extending your lifespan. Importantly for us, resveratrol has many other medicinal powers that can potentially improve your acne.

Firstly, there’s a very interesting story behind resveratrol:

Decreased inflammation
Resveratrol reduces oxidative stress

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