In the conference at the Society for Neuroscience in Atlanta, a new study was unveiled regarding resveratrol. It revealed that resveratrol considerably lowered the chance of stroke. This study showed that resveratrol directly protects against stroke and impacts brain functions. It is also in line with past research findings establishing resveratrol as a large factor in helping the brain control and regulate blood sugar. [1]
Scientists found that resveratrol led to increased levels of heme oxygen which is an enzyme that protects against brain cell damage. Through this enzymes' ability to protect against free radical damage, resveratrol triggers the process that lowers the risk of stroke. [2]
The mice in the study where given moderate doses of resveratrol, then provided stroke like damage to their brains. The mice pretreated with resveratrol where vastly protected from brain damage. The scientists found 40% less damage in mice that took resveratrol, than those provided a regular diet.