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Resveratrol
Antioxidant / longevity (marketed).
Typical / RDA150–500 mg
Upper limitNot established
EvidenceLimited
How to take it
Timing With a mealFood With fatForm Trans-resveratrol
What to know
The "red wine" antioxidant. Lab results haven't translated into clear human benefits, partly due to poor absorption. You'd need far more than wine provides.
Interactions & cautions
- May mildly thin blood and affect drug metabolism.
Do you actually need it?
Compelling in test tubes, underwhelming in people.
Questions people ask about resveratrol
- Does Resveratrol Really Help with Inflammation?Evidence for resveratrol's direct anti-inflammatory effects in humans is limited. Lab results haven't translated to clear benefits, partly due to poor absorption.
- Do you need both resveratrol and quercetin for antioxidant benefits?Probably not. Both resveratrol and quercetin are marketed as antioxidants, but human evidence for significant benefits from either is limited, making combination largely redundant.
Reference values: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, adult general population. Educational information only — not medical advice. Confirm with a healthcare professional.