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Resveratrol

Compoundsirtuin

Polyphenol found in red grapes, wine, and berries. Studied for sirtuin activation and longevity.

Food sources

Japanese KnotweedPrimaryStressed plant
10005000 mg/100g dry root
Reynoutria japonica
BlueberriesStressed plant
0.010.05 mg/100g
Vaccinium corymbosum / angustifolium
StrawberriesStressed plant
Fragaria × ananassa
PomegranateStressed plant
Punica granatum

Research citations

Small molecule activators of sirtuins extend S. cerevisiae lifespan
Howitz KT et al. · Nature · 2003
peer-reviewedDOI →
Therapeutic potential of resveratrol: the in vivo evidence
Baur JA, Sinclair DA · Nature Reviews Drug Discovery · 2006
peer-reviewedDOI →
Lifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don't Have To
Sinclair DA · · 2019
book

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Recent research mentioning Resveratrol

  1. In vitro Anti-aging Effect via Sirtuin-1 Modulation and Enhancement of Resveratrol Pharmacokinetics in Gnetum gnemon L. Hard Shell Nanoextract.
    Indriastuti M, Rachmawati H, Adnyana IK · Pharmaceutical nanotechnology · 2026-04-08pubmed ai
  2. Resveratrol induces molecular changes in cholesterol homeostasis in SAMP8 mice cerebellum.
    Tejero A, Benito-Patón V, Griñán-Ferré C, Pallás M, León-Navarro D · Biomed Pharmacother · 2026-04-01pubmed
  3. Resveratrol and Sirtuin Activation in Cellular Aging
    David Sinclair et al. · Nature Aging · 2024-03-15pubmed seed

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How it works

Resveratrol (3,5,4′-trihydroxy-trans-stilbene) is a stilbenoid, a type of natural phenol or polyphenol and a phytoalexin produced by several plants in response to injury or when the plant is under attack by pathogens, such as bacteria or fungi.

Source: Wikipedia

Chemistry

IUPAC name
5-[(E)-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethenyl]benzene-1,3-diol
Formula
C14H12O3
PubChem
CID 445154

Source: PubChem (NIH, public domain)

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