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http://www.forbes.com/forbeslife/health/feeds/hscout/2006/12 /29/hscout600524.html

This looks like it could be promising. I remember when I got DXed my Rheumy said 'they' would probably find a cure for it in my lifetime. The only thing was she didn't make it sound very convincing. One always hopes, though.
Very nice.  Thanks for the article.  I always hope that they find a cure in my lifetime.  It would be nice to be arthritis free and generations to come can avoid what we go thru.  thank you for that information

Resveratrol is an excellent antioxidant that may provide nutritive support for heart and cardiovascular health.

• Increase blood flow and reduce the extent of brain cell damage following stroke
• Reduce the activity of brain inflammatory mediators in a model of Alzheimer’s disease
• Reduce vascular plaque formation in rats given a high-fat diet
• Improve the rate of healing in skin wounds
• Protect against lipid oxidation in a model of pancreatitis
• Protect against cellular pathology in a model of diabetic kidney disease
• Protect against liver damage in a model of cholestasis or bile duct occlusion
• Protect against cartilage deterioration in a model of osteoarthritis
• Stimulate anti-clotting mechanisms in blood
• Suppress appetite and in turn contribute to weight control or loss
• Enhance sperm production
• Inhibit formation of cataracts
• Inhibit proliferation of the herpes simplex virus

Resveratrol

Gimpy-a-gogo, that was really interesting. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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