The compound pterostilbene is similar in structure to resveratrol and found naturally in certain plants, including blueberries and the Pterocarpus marsupium tree. Emerging research indicates exciting health potential in several areas, including cellular health, musculoskeletal comfort, and lipid and glucose metabolism.*
Pterostilbene is a powerful antioxidant, protecting cells from oxidation directly as well as supporting endogenous antioxidant defenses, involving reduced glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and catalase. It also supports healthy cell cycle function at the gene level, promoting healthy mitochondrial activity and cell protein production. Research suggests that pterostilbene promotes liver, kidney, skin and colon health.*
Pterostilbene may also maintain a healthy inflammatory response, supporting healthy prostaglandin production and cyclooxygenase enzyme activity. Research suggests that pterostilbene promoted musculoskeletal comfort in animals, as well as healthy matrix metalloproteinase-3 activity and antioxidant function.*
Several trials have revealed that pterostilbene helps to maintain healthy glucose and lipid metabolism, via enzyme function and receptor activity. In animal studies pterostilbene promoted healthy glucose and triglyceride metabolism in response to a high-fructose diet. This may be due in part to its role in supporting healthy hepatic enzyme function, including hexokinase, glucose-6-phosphatase and fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase. These enzymes are key in fructose and glucose catabolism and gluconeogenesis. A recent study also suggests that it supports healthy peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPAR-alpha) activity, promoting healthy lipid, triglyceride and glucose metabolism.*
Watch for more emerging research on this exciting compound!
For educational purposes only. Consult your physician for any health problems.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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