Resveratrol is a plant compound that acts like an antioxidant and is found in the skins and seeds of grapes and berries, making red wine high in this compound. Here are some of the potential benefits, positive and negative effects, and ingredients or materials related to resveratrol:
Benefits:
- Resveratrol supplements may help lower blood pressure by increasing the production of nitric oxide.
- It has a positive effect on blood fats, including decreasing LDL cholesterol oxidation.
- Resveratrol may help reduce inflammation, lower LDL or "bad" cholesterol, and make it more difficult for clots to form, which can lead to a heart attack.
- It helps prevent insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes.
- Resveratrol may have neuroprotective qualities and help preserve memory and brain function, as well as prevent heart disease and strokes.
- It has promising antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects.
Positive effects:
- Resveratrol is an antioxidant-like compound that protects the body against damage that can put you at higher risk for things like cancer and heart disease.
- It positively impacts brain and heart health by providing a protective lining for your blood vessels and preventing insult or injury.
Negative effects:
- Resveratrol might slow blood clotting and increase the risk of bleeding in people with bleeding disorders.
- It might act like estrogen, so if you have any condition that might be made worse by exposure to estrogen, dont use resveratrol.
Ingredients or materials:
- Resveratrol is a chemical mostly found in red grapes and products made from these grapes (wine, juice) .
- It is also found in peanuts, blueberries, cranberries, and cocoa.
