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By Stacy Slinkard, About.com Guide to Wine since 2005

Red Wine's Resveratrol Decreases Risk of Prostate Tumors

Thursday September 13, 2007
Recent research conducted at the University of Alabama found that resveratrol, an antioxidant found in red wine, had a significant impact on lowering prostate tumor growth in lab rats. The study results indicated an 87% reduction in prostate tumor growth as a direct result of dietary resveratrol. Resveratrol is a non-toxic, anti-cancer compound that is easily consumed via red wine and/or supplements. This resvratrol tumor reduction research is another encouraging milestone in the ongoing battle against prostate cancer. Read more...

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