date:Oct 31, 2012
A study published in Cell Metabolism shows that resveratrol, an ingredient in red wine thought to improve insulin sensitivity, reduce risk of heart disease, and increase longevity, may not offer these benefits in healthy women.
The study involved 29 post-menopausal women who did not have type 2 diabetes and who were reasonably healthy. For 12 weeks, 15 took an over-the-counter 75 mg resveratrol supplement (the same as drinking 8 L of red wine), and the rest got a placebo, or sugar pill. The tea