Comments on: 60 Minutes on red wine, 1991

By: Our Wine Label Approved by the TTB « For the love of wine

Our Wine Label Approved by the TTB « For the love of wine — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:18 +0000

[...] then there are things we can’t say. You can’t make mention of any kind of the potential health benefits of drinking a glass or two of red wine. Nope! Not allowed. Never mind that [...]

By: Tom

Tom — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 07:00:46 +0000

I’m an avid wine drinker, and this piece made me think about the longevity of winemakers. This isn’t scientific, but check out the ages at death for some of the well known winemakers:

(BV Beaulieu Vineyards)Andre Tchelistcheff: 92
Robert Mondavi: 95
Ernest Gallo: 99
Julio Gallo: 83
Peter Mondavi (still alive) in his 90’s

They all died old and drank a lot of red wine.

By: Uzi Cohen

Uzi Cohen — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:23:08 +0000

I saw the segment last week and wrote about in my blog, unfortunately, I did not have this reference segment, so thank you for this video treat.
As I am sure you are well aware, It is well known, that this original segment was the catalyst for the steady increase of wine consumption in USA.
Similarly to Dylan’s comment on boredom for calorie restriction, I am afraid a Wine Pill, despite apparent health benefits, will do the same for me, boredom. I’ll stick to wine.

By: Tish

Tish — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:44:55 +0000

I recently read that some very serious, controlled studies are currently being conducted at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. OK, so my mom sent me the clipping, but it is indeed supposed to be the most comprehensive current ongoing research.
Research which, no doubt, will pick up the pace again after the Steelers dispense of the Cardinals.

By: S Gupta

S Gupta — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:21:26 +0000

Since the Harvard resveratrol study on aging by Dr. Sinclair was published in the journal Nature a flood of dubious companies have sprung up selling resveratrol. Many have no scientists, no labs, no quality control and no experience. Both myself and Dr. Mehmet Oz have recommended Biotivia Bioforte and Transmax.

Consumer Lab, an independent testing authority, evaluated the major brands and found many lacking in content and quality. The highest potency products that passed their evaluation were Biotivia, Transmax and Bioforte. This is clearly a buyer beware situation.

By: David

David — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:29:13 +0000

Great resveratrol piece on 60 minutes – the thing is that you can buy resveratrol today. I have been taking it since 2003.

By: Dylan

Dylan — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:01:09 +0000

I saw that segment the other night as well. The calorie restriction club was quite an interesting group. I enjoyed his comment after featuring them, as I paraphrase: their diet may help them live longer, but then they may still die of boredom.