Imagine a world where you could live to 90 years old and still maintain the physical abilities and mental clarity you had when you were 60 years old. In this world you could watch as your great grandchildren grew up, while you maintained an independent and active lifestyle. Living into your nineties is a remarkable accomplishment, but it would be so much better if you could retain a more youthful body and mind.

A leading researcher at Harvard Medical School, named Dr. David Sinclair, believes this world is much closer to a reality than it is to a dream. In fact, he has started a company that is working on medicines that could do just that. The basis of this belief comes from studies done on a naturally produced plant compound known as resveratrol. This compound is found in the skins of red grapes, and is best known as being found in naturally high concentrations in red wine.

Resveratrol is produced by plants to protect themselves from harsh conditions such as bacteria and bad weather. When tested in animals, such as worms, fish, and mice, it has been shown to significantly increase life span by combating age related diseases. Some of these diseases include cancer, diabetes, and dementia. It has also been shown to counteract many of the negative effects of obesity, which is very important in this day and age.

Due to the fact that humans live much longer than any of the tested animals, it will be sometime before we have any definitive proof on how resveratrol affects us. However, human trials are beginning and many people have begun supplementing themselves with this compound. Both these beginning trials and self conducted user reports have been very positive.

While resveratrol is not going to allow us to live forever, it just might be able to extend the number of years we can live a pain free, active, and independent lifestyle.