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Resveratrol is a bioactive molecule found in plant sources such as grapes, peanuts, blueberries, and, famously, red wine. Resveratrol has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that benefit cardiovascular function, glycemic control, and lipid metabolism. Although it’s promoted for lifespan extension, there’s no evidence for this in humans and limited evidence in animals.
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In this systematic review of 13 randomized controlled trials in 1,079 adults with overweight or obesity, supplementing with various polyphenols reduced various markers of body fat.
Resveratrol is most often used for Cardiovascular Health. The Examine Database covers Type 2 Diabetes, Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and 48 other conditions and goals.
