NeoCell’s Reversitall Plus Resveratrol Review
I saw something interesting at Costco today, called Reversitall, selling for about $20 a bottle. This product is brand new, according to a press release by NeoCell:
NeoCell Corporation will formally launch Reversitall Plus™ made from selected food grade ingredients including patent-pending Reversitall™ at this week’s Natural Products Expo West. Reversitall™ is the newest nutraceuticals ingredient, supported by Phase I of on-going clinical studies, scientifically proven to reduce cell oxidation, deliver higher anti-oxidant activities and reduce SOD (super-oxide dismutase) activities by 35%. Reversitall Plus™ is a unique blend of alcohol-free red wine, Muscadine grapes, grape cluster stems and grapevine extracts. Utilizing proprietary technology that allows the nutrients to remain intact, these combined components create a highly anti-oxidative supplement with naturally occurring Trans-Resveratrol, Trans-e-Viniferin, OPC’s and polyphenols, making it possible to obtain all of the benefits of red wine in a daily dietary supplement.
The big win is that in two tablespoons of Reversitall you can the same amount of Resveratrol as in an entire bottle of red wine, that is about 2,000 micrograms (mcg). For those not in the know, Resveratrol is identified as the primary anti-oxidant and anti-cancer ingredient in red wine, thought to be responsible for the so-called “French Paradox:”
Resveratrol is a phytoalexin produced naturally by several plants when under attack by bacteria or fungi. Phytoalexins are antibacterial and anti-fungal chemicals produced by plants as a defense against infection by pathogens. Resveratrol has also been produced by chemical synthesis, and is sold as a nutritional supplement derived primarily from Japanese knotweed. A number of beneficial health effects, such as anti-cancer, antiviral, neuroprotective, anti-aging, and anti-inflammatory effects have been reported, but all of these studies are “in-vitro” (test tube) or in yeast, worms, fruit flies, fish, mice, and rats. Resveratrol is found in the skin of red grapes and is a constituent of red wine but, based on extrapolation from animal trials, apparently not in sufficient amounts to explain the “French paradox” that the incidence of coronary heart disease is relatively low in southern France despite high dietary intake of saturated fats.
But, is it really good for you? According to QuackWatch, the notorious critic of “nutritional supplements” notes that “…studies in animals and humans are necessary to determine whether resveratrol supplementation makes sense.” Still, I think I’ll try the bottle. Any readers want to comment?
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on April 7th, 2008 at 5:12 am
Read somewhere that resveratrol causes tendonitous
on April 7th, 2008 at 9:57 am
bought a case love the idea take it twice aday as directed. why does it have to taste so bad? have to fix it please.
on April 10th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
The recommended dayly of 4 mcg a day seems very low. Most my reading recommend at least 15 mlg a day to be effective.
on April 12th, 2008 at 8:44 am
Watching the Barbara Walters special “Live to be 150″ the other evening she interviewed a researcher that mentioned that the Resveratrol the were experimenting with was equal to drinking 1000 bottles of wine. But it seemed that the resveratrol in this amount would instinctively go to areas of the body that needed help. Very Interesting. If you can watch that show they also mentioned that they are expecting FDA approval in the next 4-5 years.
on April 12th, 2008 at 11:08 am
contains sulfites & gave me a full blown yeast infection just like a strong antibiotic would.
on April 13th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Properly derived and within a balanced antioxidant network, infection should not be an issue. Antibiotics and infections are caused by free radicals and antioxidants fight free radical damage. I know of a proper supplement program backed by clinical studies (only one to do so) and approved by the BSCG-Banned Substances Control Group (only one to be endorsed by and used by the Olympics). We even have new technology that non-invasively and safely measures in the palm of your hand your antioxidant network at the cell level thereby establishing tru bio-available antioxidants that are scientifically tested at the proper levels for safety and effectiveness. Email me for more info:
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on April 19th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Where can I purchase a bottle to try?
on June 19th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Tastes like ****! Don’t know if I can keep it up. Noni tastes better, maybe.
on June 25th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Am experiencing sleep difficulties after taking prescribed dosage.
Sleep onset difficulty as well as awaking too early.
on June 28th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
From the published studies on longevity, extrapolated doses in the range of 300+ mg/d were required to demostrate benefits in the Sirts1 gene. This product contains less than 4 mg/d based on its dosing schedule.
on June 29th, 2008 at 8:52 am
Revgenetics.com sells resveratrol in bulk 99% powder, it is much more cost effective this way, as, you need substantially more than most recommend.
Keep in mind I am 25 years old 6′ 230 at 11% bodyfat.
I emulsified it (to increase bioavailability 4x) and take 1500mg a day before bed and I look better physically than I did when I was abusing anabolic steroids.
I also take megadoses of Alpha GPC (1200mg/day to increase endogenous GH production), CoQ10 (700mg/day) and ALCAR (1000mg/day). Add a multi-vitamin, Udo’s Choice Oil, and r-ALA if you have insulin sensitivity issues and bodyfat will melt off your body-you’ll never feel better.
on July 26th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
On YahooAnswers, there’s a discussion concerning Neocell’s Resveratrol does not cross the blood brain barrier. Some bloggers suggested that in order for it to enter the brain, one must pour a little alcohol in the bottle. Some insist only one spoonful of beer, another suggests vodka. If this won’t enter the brain alone, why purchase it, unless one adds tiny amounts of alcohol (not enough to get drunk from) to make it work. It’s worth the additional research, from my perspective, before actually trying it.