Resveratrol is quickly becoming more commonplace. Best known as a natural ingredient in skin and seeds of grapes, many in-vitro studies seem to indicate that resveratrol can help people in a number of different ways. It’s important to remember though that very few studies have been completed on humans. Most in-vitro studies focus on human cells or other animal organisms in a lab environment. It’s surprising then to see many websites making bold claims as to resveratrol’s benefits. One site I visited listed the following potential benefits:

* Slows down the aging process
* Increases healthy lifespan
* Supports Cardiovascular health
* Lose unwanted weight
* Supports strong immune system

To be sure, no in-vivo study on people has confirmed any of these claims. Studies on yeast cells and fruit flies have shown an increase in longevity.
A study using rats has shown that resveratrol can prevent accumulation of weight from excessive eating and many other studies have inferred various benefits
to cardiovascular health, blood sugar and athletic performance to name a few. Again, only a very few studies have been completed on people. Some are ongoing now.

Nevertheless, many are choosing to supplement with resveratrol. After doing plenty of research on my own, including reading through many study abstracts on
pubmed.gov, I believe the benefits outweigh the risks. I’ve picked up a few tips for selecting supplements which I have found helpful. They are listed below.

* Avoid the as-seen-on-tv websites making fantastic claims like “delays aging”, “fights cancer” or “dramatic weight loss”. Resveratrol holds much potential
but these claims are just not true.

- Avoid websites that offer “free trials” of their products without disclosing pricing. After the trial is over, purchasing from these vendors is typically much
more than buying resveratrol from a reputable source. I find many of these “free trial” sites are making claims like the ones above.

* Never buy a resveratrol supplement without reviewing the ingredients. “Trans-resveratrol” is the only biologically active form. If the product label doesn’t specify the amount of “trans-resveratrol”, dont purchase!

- Avoid mega-doses. The FDA has yet to issue any guidance on resveratrol so we don’t know how much is enough. Some studies have shown that as little as 20mg of
“trans-resveratrol” may be enough to see benefits. Over 500mg is generally considered a mega-dose. Side effects of mega-doses include joint pain and nervousness.
Overall though, resveratrol appears relatively safe.

- Resveratrol with other compounds may be more effective that resveratrol alone. Wine, which is loaded with an array of beneficial plant chemicals called polyphenols
is a good example of how less resveratrol can be very effective. A spectrum of polyphenols and vitamins such as Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Quercitin, IP6, Ferulic Acid can
maximize resveratrol’s effects. Choose a vendor that offers a spectrum of nutrients in addition to resveratrol.

- Talk to your doctor before taking resveratrol. Again, while resveratrol appears safe, there have been reports of side effects.

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