http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelreuter/4568203319/ There have been countless studies investigating the role of melatonin in human and other animal systems, however, very few studies have studied the role of melatonin in plants. In animals, melatonin is highly involved in the regulation…
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Can White Wine have Health Benefits Comparable to Red Wine?: The Maceration of White Wines
It is well documented that red wine has certain properties which provide health benefits when consumed in moderation. Polyphenols in particular, which are concentrated in the skins and seeds, provide protection against cardiovascular diseases and act as antioxidants which act…
Resveratrol Protects Against Damage Caused by Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injuries occur most often after motor vehicle accidents, sports, falls, or violence. There are varying levels of spinal cord injury, of which there may be more or less physical and social impairments, depending upon how badly the area…
Does Resveratrol Protect Against Second-Hand Smoke Exposure?
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ2JcBiUv _BAuFj9Nl5aRoZBE8hkm65dmzuWfHIPN1aL8fPMF_E It has been well documented that resveratrol, a polyphenolic compound that is found in the skins and seeds of red grapes, functions as an antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory agent, and an anti-carcinogen. The “French Paradox” describes the phenomenon that…