Resveratrol is a polyphenol antioxidant that promotes cardiovascular health, normal immune response, mitochondrial health, and telomere health. Resveratrol is found in some red wines and is believed to be a key reason for the French paradox, wherein a higher level of saturated fat is consumed and heart health is maintained. Research shows that resveratrol protects against some metabolic stressors associated with a high fat diet. Resveratrol acts through a variety of natural mechanisms to enhance health, and much research points to these mechanisms in an anti-aging context similar to the beneficial effects seen in calorie restriction.*

Resveratrol Supplement Quality

Quality of resveratrol supplements varies widely. Most resveratrol supplements contain just 50% trans resveratrol, the active compound (and this is what you can assume if no percentage is listed on the label). Wellness Resources resveratrol supplements contain a very high potency, ultra-pure resveratrol standardized to 98% active trans-resveratrol.