Scientists have found that the compound resveratrol, found in red
wine and grape skins, slows age-related deterioration in mice on a
standard diet.
Resveratrol prevented age-related and obesity-related cardiovascular
functional decline in the mice. It also had a variety of positive
effects on other age-related problems in mice, such as:
- Treated mice tended to have better bone health, as measured by
thickness, volume, mineral content and density, and bending stiffness
- At 30 months of age, resveratrol-treated mice were found to have reduced cataract formation
- Resveratrol enhanced balance and motor coordination in aged animals
However, while quality of life improved with resveratrol, the
compound did not significantly affect overall survival or maximum
lifespan for mice on a standard diet.