The stilbenoids are a group of phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have numerous health benefits in the human body but are not classed as essential nutrients). The 2 main stilbenoids are: - Pterostilbene. - Resveratrol. Blueberries, grapes and wine are the best natural food sources of stilbenoids but they can also be sourced from cocoa powder and peanuts in smaller amounts. Although they are not classed as essential nutrients, the stilbenoids have received a lot of praise in recent years for their ability to prevent ageing, fight disease and more. But are these claims … [Read more...]
The Stilbenoids Explained
WHAT ARE THE STILBENOIDS? The stilbenoids are a group of phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have numerous health benefits in the human body but are not classed as essential nutrients) that can be found in various foods including blueberries, grapes and wine. Whilst the stilbenoids are not classed as essential nutrients, they are powerful antioxidants which can protect your body’s cells from free radicals (harmful substances that are released into your body’s cells during oxygen related reactions). Early evidence suggests that they may also have further health boosting … [Read more...]
Pterostilbene Explained
WHAT IS PTEROSTILBENE? Pterostilbene is a stilbenoid and phytonutrient (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health) that can be found in blueberries. Studies suggest that it may prevent cancer, heart disease and more. In this article I will be taking a detailed look at pterostilbene and its potential health benefits. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF PTEROSTILBENE? There is very little information available on the discovery of pterostilbene although scientific studies into the health benefits of … [Read more...]
Resveratrol Explained
WHAT IS RESVERATROL? Resveratrol is a stilbenoid and phytonutrient (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health) that is that is mainly found in grapes and wine. Studies have shown that it may prevent cancer, treat diabetes and more but currently none of these health benefits have been confirmed in humans. In this article I will be taking a deeper look at resveratrol and providing you with a full breakdown of this phytonutrient. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF RESVERATROL? Resveratrol was … [Read more...]