Better Red Than Dead,Study Finds

[Torneyboy]

Red wine drinkers can look forward to longer lives.

 

Researchers say molecules found in red wine,peanuts and other products of the plant world have for the first time been shown to mimic the life-extending effects of calorie restriction.

 

The finding could help researchers develope drugs that lengthen life and prevent or treat ageing-related diseases.

 

One of the molecules,a compound known as resveratrol,was shown in a study to extend the life span of yeast cells by up to 80%researchers said.

 

Resveratrol exists naturally in grapes and ""Red wine"".

 

And the good news for Australian drinkers is that red wines from regions with harsher growing conditions ,such as ours,contain more resveratrol than those produced where grapes are not highly stressed or dehydrated.

 

Researcher David Sinclair said""not many people know about it yet ,but those who do have almost invariably changed their drinking habits :: that is they drink more red wines""

 

 

Now thats what i like to see my taxes spent on...good reserach.

 

Drink up guys...better search your liquor stores for OZ reds.