We’re proud to share our study revealing how a natural antioxidant could help reduce muscle decline linked to obesity. Our researchers have discovered that resveratrol may help combat muscle weakness caused by a high-fat diet. Resveratrol is found in foods like red grapes and peanuts and is already known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits but findings by our research centre for Physical Activity, Sport and Exercise Sciences (PASES) offer the first clear evidence of its potential to preserve muscle strength and performance, even when under metabolic stress from a high-fat diet. Resveratrol had the strongest effect on muscles used for quick, powerful movements, which are the most affected by high-fat diets. The potential for applying this discovery to human trials offers new opportunities to tackle the obesity pandemic which is now affecting approximately one billion people. Professor Deborah Lycett, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research), said: “This work is a great example of novel experimental science happening at Coventry University. Such discoveries open the way for investigating new treatments and approaches to tackle challenges like obesity.” Read more here: pulse.ly/mdppfob3ez @CovUniResearch