Resveratrol Benefits

 

Resveratrol is a natural polyphenolic compound found in some plants and dark-colored berries. As the focus of many studies, resveratrol has been shown to have many positive health benefits. 

Resveratrol for Anti-Aging and Skin Benefits

The antioxidant benefits provided by resveratrol may help protect cells from free radical damage, which is cellular damage that occurs due to everyday bodily functions like exercising and digestion. 

Resveratrol may also help protect skin against photo-aging. And it may affect enzymes known as sirtuins, which are involved in the aging process. Resveratrol is a common ingredient in anti-aging skin creams due to these potential anti-aging benefits.

Resveratrol for Cardiovascular Tissue and Blood Health

Research suggests that resveratrol may help improve circulation and support healthy blood lipid levels and lipid metabolism. Resveratrol has unique and profound protective effects on cardiovascular tissue, so it may support heart health since it displays a high affinity for cardiovascular tissue.

As red wine is one of the richest sources of resveratrol, often we link drinking red wine with potential cardiovascular benefits.

Common sources of resveratrol include the skins of red grapes, peanuts, blueberries, cranberries, soy, cocoa and dark chocolate, pistachios, mulberries, bilberries and Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed). Also, a type of tea called Itadori tea (meaning “wellbeing” tea) has been used for centuries in Asian countries to support heart health due to its richness in resveratrol. Here are the typical resveratrol amounts in some common food sources:

Raw Peanuts: 1 cup (146 g) contains 0.01 - 0.26 mg resveratrol

Boiled Peanuts: 1 cup (180 g) contains 0.32 - 1.28 mg resveratrol

Peanut Butter : 1 cup (258 g) contains 0.04 - 0.13 mg resveratrol

Red Grapes: 1 cup (160 g) contains 0.24 - 1.25 mg resveratrol

Dark Chocolate: approximately 0.4 mg of resveratrol per 1 kg of dark chocolate

Cranberries: 0.5 - 0.8 mg resveratrol per 1 kg of cranberries and up to 1 mg per 1 kg of cranberry juice

Blueberries: 0.3 mg resveratrol per 1 kg of blueberries and up to 16 mg per liter in blueberry juice