PMID: 17220179 Epidemiological studies suggest that Mediterranean diets rich in resveratrol are associated with reduced risk of coronary artery disease. [Resveratrol is obtained for example from grapes/wine, as well as berries such as cranberries and blueberries, and peanuts.] However, the mechanisms by which resveratrol exerts its vasculoprotective effects are not completely understood.