There are several natural compounds found in various plants that have been associated with increased longevity. The most easily accessible of these is resveratrol.
How Resveratrol Works
Scientists believe resveratrol’s anti-aging effect may be due to its ability to induce autophagy — the cellular process in which cells break down and consume their own damaged components. Autophagy is important for preventing the accumulation of dysfunctional material inside the cell.
In this way, resveratrol may help protect against age-related diseases and wrinkles at the cellular level, by supporting the body’s own natural cellular “clean-up” process.
Where to Find Resveratrol
Some good sources of resveratrol include:
- Red grapes
- Currants
- Blueberries
- Cranberries
- Dark chocolate
- Pistachios
- Peanuts
- Pomegranates
Working more of these foods into your regular diet is a simple, accessible way to support longevity and skin health from the cellular level up.
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About Dr. Terry Shintani, MD, JD, MPH
Dr. Terry Shintani is a Harvard-trained physician and nutritionist, named a Living Treasure of Hawai’i and recipient of the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Award for Excellence. He is the creator of the Peace Diet and the landmark Waianae Diet — published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and cited over 137 times — and the author of 16 books on natural health and nutrition, drawing on more than 35 years of clinical practice in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Learn more about Dr. Shintani’s work and recognition: NLM Native Voices
Sources:
- NIH/PubMed — Resveratrol and Autophagy: Mechanisms of Cellular Aging
- NIH/PubMed — Resveratrol Sources and Bioavailability
- NIH/NCCIH — Resveratrol