High doses of resveratrol may enhance exercise training and performance. The natural compound is readily available in supplement form. New research finds that high doses of resveratrol improves physical performance, heart function, and muscle strength.

“I think resveratrol could help patient populations who want to exercise but are physically incapable,” said lead investigator Jason Dyck, PhD. “Resveratrol could mimic exercise for them or improve the benefits of the modest amounts of exercise that they can do.”