08.16.11
Jarrow Formulas, Los Angeles, has released Pterostilbene, a high-potency dietary supplement that contains pTeroPure trans-pterostilbene. Pterostilbene is found naturally in blueberries, grapes and the bark of the Indian Kino Tree (Pterocarpus marsuplum). Also called dimethylresveratrol, it is a member of the class of nutrients known as stilbenes, which also includes resveratrol. Pterostilbene has demonstrated positive results in areas such as cardiovascular and brain health. Research suggests pterostilbene may mimic many of the benefits of calorie-restricted diets by activating the sirtuin pathway associated with longevity.