Polygonum Cuspidatum (Japanese Knotweed Or Giant Knotweed) Health Benefits

Polygonum Cuspidatum (also known as Japanese knotweed) is a harvest plant native to Asia, which is also common in North America and Europe. Polygonum Cuspidatum has hollow stems and looks like bamboo. Other common names for Japanese Knotweed are monkeyweed, fleeceflower and Himalayan wine.

Japanese Knotweed is a commercial source of Resveratrol as well as red wine skin and red grape extract. Hu Zhang root is a traditional Chinese medicine used for medical treatment. Resveratrol supplement manufacturers use Polygonum Cuspidatum (Japanese Knotweed and Knotweed Giant) in lieu of red grapes because of its year-round growth and ability to survive in many climates.

How resveratrol is extracted from Polygonum Cuspidatum (Japanese Knotweed):

Polygonum Cuspidatum (Japanese Knotweed) roots are sliced ​​and treated for potential contamination and then heated in large separators. The extraction process uses solvents to separate resveratrol and plant tissue. Resveratrol is then concentrated and carefully processed in cold and dry climates to maintain its potential.

Polygonum Cuspidatum has many health benefits and is used to formulate anti-aging supplements such as resveratrol and traditional Chinese medicine. Scientists have conducted many tests on laboratory animals for the health benefits of resveratrol. Studies have shown that resveratrol helps slow down the aging process, reduce cholesterol, lower blood pressure, improve athletic performance, and reduce unwanted pounds.

Resveratrol supplements can be the answer to add more years to our lives. The only real test of this anti-aging supplement is time. A year from now when the average life expectancy is 120, those who decide to take Resveratrol supplements will be grateful for another scientific breakthrough.

The buzz ... Resveratrol has caused a lot of buzz in the health and wellness community. A recent anti-aging discovery was featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show with Dr. Mehmet Oz, 60 Minutes with Barbara Walters and Dr. Sinclair, MSNBC, Fox News and almost every other health-related media out there. This is truly an exciting time in the health and wellness industry.

For Your Health,

Kevin Cook

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