It is a compound that many plants contain. It helps them fight off bacteria, fungi and other nasties. Plants also use it to combat dry conditions or poor soils. One of the most well known properties of wine, and in particular red wine, it is in abundance in red grapes.
It's also in abundance in many berries and fruits including cranberries, blueberries, peanuts, and pistachios. It's been linked to improvements in cardiovascular disease in humans, and can protect the body potentially from cancer and heart disease. The active compound is polyphenols.
What Does Resveratrol Do?
The benefits have been widely publicised and reports of it's anti-ageing and disease fighting properties are common.
It has also been linked to reduction in blood pressure, positive effects on body fats, protect the brain, and may even reduce joint pain.
When To Take Resveratrol Morning Or Night?
There is no particular time when the supplement should be taken. It can be taken without food. However some manufacturers will suggest taking the supplement with fatty foods or vitamin E to improve absorption.
Most supplements contain 250 to 500 milligrams and suggest up to 2000 milligrams per day.
