Researchers at the University of Connecticut recently announced that they had found a link between red wine consumption and a slower aging process. Now, media reports state that the main scientist involved in the study has been accused of committing 100 instances of data fabrication and falsification.
The researcher, Dipak Das, examined the effects of resveratrol, an antioxidant found in grape skin. He reported that the grape's pulp had the same heart-healthy effects as the skin, a claim that has come into question.
However, other scientists were quick to point out that Das' mistakes do not disprove any of resveratrol's positive effects.
"There are many investigators who are working on resveratrol," said Dr. Nir Barzilai, of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, quoted by Reuters Health. "That doesn't mean we know the whole truth. But Rome wasn't built on Dr. Das."
In fact, this past summer, a team of researchers at the University of Barcelona reported that compounds found in grape skin may help protect the complexion from harmful ultraviolet rays. As a result, skin care products that contain grape extract may still aid in keeping saggy jowls at bay.
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