7/30/2009 PERMALINK
Scientists uncork secrets of how red wine's resveratrol extends lifespans Scientists from Scotland and Singapore have unraveled a mystery that has perplexed scientists since red wine was first discovered to have health benefits. How does resveratrol produce those life extending benefits?. Their research showed how resveratrol produces a one-two punch to knock out inflammation, a major cause of the damage associated with aging, by preventing the body from creating two different molecules known to trigger inflammation, sphingosine kinase and phospholipase D. This finding also suggests that new resveratrol-based drugs might be developed that offer an effective treatment for inflammatory diseases like appendicitis, peritonitis, and systemic sepsis.