UC Berkeley Wellness Guide to Dietary Supplements: Resveratrol. Biogerontology, Volume 7, Number 3. Resveratrol. UV visible spectrum of trans-resveratrol Resveratrol (3,5,4'-trihydroxy-trans-stilbene) is a stilbenoid, a type of natural phenol, and a phytoalexin produced naturally by several plant when under attack by pathogens such as bacteria or fungi. There is limited evidence of health effects in humans. Health effects[edit] Heart disease[edit] There is little evidence of benefit from resveratrol in those who already have heart disease.[5] Cancer[edit] As of 2007[update], there is no evidence of an effect on cancer in humans.[6] [edit] There is very little human evidence of an effect of resveratol on metabolism.[7] There is some promising evidence in rodents.[7] Lifespan[edit] The effect of resveratol on lifespan in humans is unclear as of 2011.[8] There is some evidence of benefit in yeast and mice.[8] There however does not appear to be a benefit in non fat mammals.[9][10] Adverse effects[edit] Potential carcinogenicity[edit] Natural occurrence[edit] Resveratrol is also found in Gnetum cleistostachyum.[20]
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