A research team at Northumbria University in Newcastle, England, is searching for volunteers for a study examining the effects of resveratrol, a compound commonly found in concord grapes used in red wine, and its effect on blood flow, according to The Independent.
The group of researchers hypothesize that the substance may increase mental function by increasing blood flow to the brain, according to the article.
Previous studies conducted on mice have indicated the antioxidant may help reduce the likelihood of obesity and diabetes, both of which are strong risk factors for heart disease. Information compiled by researchers at the Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic suggests that resveratrol may be linked to reduced risk of inflammation and blood clotting.
Researchers at Northumbria are searching for male and female participants aged between 50 and 70-years-old to test their theories, according to the article.