Resveratrol, a plant compound found in red wine, has been shown to activate the SIRT1 gene, which controls the function and longevity of cells in the body. With the discovery of this compound's capabilities, researchers are now using it in trials of medications which could potentially fight off diseases triggered by age.
http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-resveratrol-20120501,0,7425264.story
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