In Study on Overweight Mice, Chemical Reduces Effects of Obesity

Scientists also see possible anti-aging uses for resveratrol, a natural compound -- but much research remains to be done.
14 November 2006

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Resveratrol is a compound found naturally in foods including grape skins, wine and peanuts.  And scientists say it may hold the secret to being fat and happy -- for a mouse, at least.  A new study in Nature magazine says resveratrol helped mice live as long and as well on a high-fat diet as mice that ate healthier foods.


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