Readers of a certain age welcomed the news, three years ago, when researchers learned that resveratrol, a natural compound found in relative abundance in red wine, had the ability to suppress the formation of blood clots and boost the efficiency of immune system cells. Now that, predictably, entrepreneurial scientists have figured out how to put the stuff in pills, a second, and expensive, wave of enthusiasm is mounting. But will the pills work? The L.A.Times reports that, in sum, many have hope, but no one has a clue.
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The whole thing is a scam, they get you to subscribe to the freebee,then they start shipping the stuff every two weeks at 87.00 a pop. When you try to cancel,the phones are not working or the web site asks for an account number that you do not have because you paid with a credit card and theres no invoice. It took several calls to my c.c.company to finally cancel. now their fighting the charge back.,claiming I didn’t cancel in time. The Better Business Bureau should investigate them.
Well here’s the thing- nobody is really going to know anything definitive for years if not decades. Let me begin by disclosing that I am, and have been for many years, an authorized distributor for Shaklee Corporation products.
Until someone disinterested like the FDA does long term double blind studies on individual products, there won’t be an answer. The results could be influenced by the method of processing, the quality and content of raw materials, concentration, contaminents, unknown ingredients, on and on.
The research on mice looks encouraging. Meanwhile, since there may not be a final answer in my lifetime, I’m taking the Shaklee version called Vivix and watching the research. I do this because I’ve known this Company for 24 years, there is potential benefit, and I trust that they will at least do no harm.
Let’s be honest with ourselves, there is no “magic pill” that will reverse the effects of natural aging and any supposed “doctor” who touts such should have his or her license permanentaly suspended.
These pills belong in the category of “junk” or gimmick psuedo-medicine, along with the diet pill and detox formulas and colon cleaners, etc. all of which are proving to be dangerous and injurous to the health of the individual.
While we are at it, let’s also take certain celebraties to task for actively promoting this crap.
I to was scamed for this reversotrol.Ihave the credit card company looking in to this masty mess. these companys were recomended on dr oz tv.dont fall for this scam.
You can buy Resveratrol pills at the health food store or a vitamin shop. I got mine at GNC. They might work or might not. I figure taking them isn’t going to hurt anything.
bob said,
i to was victim to thier scam, same thing as above, only i demanded they refund regardless. they did!
I was taken in by the resveratrol internet scam and after a battle with Nutri Blvd. and my credit card company, finally got my money back. I bought the Reserveage brand from the Vitamin Shoppe for $29.00 and love it. It has cleared up my rosacea which makes sense as rosacea is caused by inflation and one of the benefits of resveratrol is a decrease in inflamation. I will continue to use that brand.