State of the Science: Resveratrol

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Is it a wine-derived miracle drug or the next great red hype?

Jacob Gaffney
Issue: April 30, 2007

Ever since 60 Minutes publicized the French Paradox in 1991, Americans have been interested in research regarding moderate wine consumption and its potential health benefits. Looking for sources of particular benefits, scientists have in recent years isolated various components of red wines.