The active one
Trans-resveratrol
The active form used in most studies. Check the label for the trans-resveratrol amount.
Good for: Everyday use
What variations of resveratrol exist?
A plant compound found in grape skins and Japanese knotweed. It's studied for heart, blood vessel, and blood sugar health, but results in people are mixed. It comes in 4 forms, and they aren't all the same. Here's how they differ.
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For education only. What's right for you depends on your health and your medications, so check with your provider before you start or switch. Book a consult
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Every form, in plain words
The active one
Trans-resveratrol
The active form used in most studies. Check the label for the trans-resveratrol amount.
Good for: Everyday use
The plant source
Japanese knotweed extract
The usual plant it comes from. Fine when the label says how much trans-resveratrol you get.
The better-absorbed one
Micronized or enhanced-absorption resveratrol
Your body absorbs resveratrol poorly and clears it fast. These forms may help, but cost more.
Usually skip
- The small-dose one (Red wine or grape skin extract)Usually gives you only a little resveratrol.
Spotting a good one on the shelf
Look for
- Look for 'Trans-resveratrol' on the label (the active one)
Watch out for
- Japanese knotweed on the label, but no trans-resveratrol amount
- Sold as 'red wine in a pill' or with anti-aging promises
Check with your provider first if…
- You take a blood thinner or a drug that keeps platelets from clumping (like aspirin or clopidogrel), or you're having surgery soon
- You have a hormone-sensitive condition such as breast or uterine cancer, endometriosis, or fibroids. It may act a little like estrogen.
- You take medicines your liver breaks down, since resveratrol can change how much of them stays in your body
- You're pregnant or breastfeeding
- You're in cancer treatment. Ask your oncology team before adding antioxidants.
In the Lesher Wellness store
2 products in the store have resveratrol. Here's which form, where the label says.
Medical Disclaimer
Check with your provider before taking any of these, especially if you're pregnant or take medications.
DaVinci Labs
Estro Benefits
Has trans-resveratrol (the active one)
50 mg per serving
Pure Encapsulations
RENUAL®
Has trans-resveratrol (the active one)
150 mg per serving
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Dr. Lesher is a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on autoimmune and chronic conditions in women. Since 2020, she's helped hundreds of patients stop managing symptoms and start healing.