Resveratrol

Overview

Resveratrol is a type of Salvestrol Phytoalexin naturally produced by several plants as a part of a plant's defense system when under attack by pathogens such as bacteria or fungi.  Resveratrol is produced in response to environmental stress, including adverse weather conditions and attacks by insects, animals, or pathogens. Resveratrol is both water-soluble and fat-soluble. The range of health and protective properties is confirmed in over 4,000 published scientific studies

 The active forms of Resveratrol are cis-Resveratrol and trans-Resveratrol, the latter being highly absorbable. ^[1]   The optimal dosage of Resveratrol is 100 – 200 mg per day.

 Peak plasma concentrations of Resveratrol occur 45 – 90 minutes after ingestion.
 The half-life of Resveratrol is 1 – 3 hours.

Resveratrol may Enhance the Function of these Substances

Enzymes

 Resveratrol may increase Catalase activity.  ^[2]

 Resveratrol may increase the activity of the eNOS form of Nitric Oxide Synthase.  ^[3]

 Resveratrol may increase the activity of Paraoxonase-1.  ^[4]

 Resveratrol may increase Sirtuins activity.  ^[5]

 Resveratrol may increase the activity of Superoxide Dismutase - SOD.  ^[6]

Growth Factors

 Resveratrol may increase Transforming Growth Factor-beta production.  ^[7]

Lipids

 Resveratrol may enhance Butyric Acid's ability to prevent Colon Cancer.  ^[8]

Neurotransmitters

 Resveratrol may increase Nitric Oxide production.  ^[9]

 Resveratrol may increase Brain Norepinephrine levels.  ^[10]

 Resveratrol may increase Brain Serotonin levels.  ^[11]

Proteins

 Resveratrol may increase the production of Sirtuins.  ^[5]

Second Messengers

 Resveratrol elevates Cyclic AMP (cAMP) levels.  ^[13]