Comments on: Sirtris Finds Anti-Cancer Effect, Teams with NIH

By: Dr. LeClair

Dr. LeClair — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:38:34 +0000

We can all agree that resveratrol has long been accepted as one of many components to living a more health protective quality of life. Cynics can argue forever that an artificial compound produced by a “for profit” corporation is only done so in the measure of greed and profit. The truth remains, however, that isolated compounds from naturally occurring elements of nature still may have biologically active components that “side effect” the body in a way other than scientists intend. The only way to know with 100% certainty that what you are prescribed is going to produce the intended effect is to synthesize it in a lab.
I wish we could find the natural complement for every drug that my colleagues and I prescribe for our patients- if for nothing more than as a preventative measure from staving off potential disease. But we prescribe these drugs in doses much higher than found in nature. The much higher dose of the unintended other molecules might end up doing more harm than good! Therefore, perhaps you may want to consider the advice that we give to all our patients- Eat a healthy balanced diet and take a standardized multivitamin! Surely, if we start at health prevention, then we wouldn’t be so focused on the cynicism of why a drug company makes a drug! Afterall, there are millions of EASIER ways to make a profit and be greedy than coming up with a new synthetic drug! Thank you.

By: Zan Robertson

Zan Robertson — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:34:07 +0000

Ingelfinger rule? – this does not make sense in the context of what Sirtris is saying. They are not publishing in the NEJM here. Let me translate for you; the compound was resveratrol – SRT501. Sirtris does not want this known. What is their business model if resveratrol, not their “more potent” artificial chemical entities can treat cancer? Greed.

By: Neal Miller

Neal Miller — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:20:55 +0000

Sirtris has shown in HUMAN models that resveratrol has a promising future in treating type 2 diabetes. This is just the start. Resveratrol will be used to treat aging in the near future.
Check out Resveratrol.com for some good insights. Neal Miller

By: Elisabeth Hamilton

Elisabeth Hamilton — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:24:40 +0000

This ingredient, resveratrol, is possible to obtain via supplements at dosages that equal the Dr. Sinclair Harvard study in which mice lived 31% longer. I parallel with the Sirtris studies are a wide range of researchers and universities engaged in the study of resveratrol itself. Transmax, a concentrated lab-grade extract consisting of entirely the trans isomer of resveratrol is being trialed at Woods Hole, Colombia, and several German institutes investigating its anti-cancer, neuroprotective and DNA repair properties. While the Sirtris drug is at least five years away resveratrol can be easily acquired now, without a prescription.

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By: Mary Wright

Mary Wright — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:59:57 +0000

Resveratrol can help you to lead a long and healthy life so says Dr. Oz.
Natural resveraatrol has few side effects and can simulate caloric resriction.
Resveratrol Supplements can help you control your weight naturally
by increasing energy, reducing cravings, and limiting your appetite.
According to Wikipedia, Consumer Lab, an independent dietary
supplement and over the counter products evaluation organization,
published a report on 13 November 2007 on the popular resveratrol
supplements. The organization reported that there exists a wide range
in quality, dose, and price among the 13 resveratrol products
evaluated. The actual amount of resveratrol contained in the
different brands range from 2.2mg for Revatrol, which claimed to have
400mg of “Red Wine Grape Complex”, to 500mg for Biotivia.com Transmax,
which is consistent with the amount claimed on the product’s label.
Prices per 100mg of resveratrol ranged from less than $.30 for
products made by Biotivia.com, jarrow, and country life, to a high of
$45.27 for the Revatrol brand. None of the products tested were found
to have significant levels of heavy metals or other contaminants.