Resveratrol Red Wine: The Best of Both Worlds!

Health from drinking? Red Wine (and Whites) provide resveratrol and a good time!

If you ask most people, "What is Resveratrol?," they will most likely look at you as if you were speaking a foreign language.  They will typically say back to you, "resvera-what?" Then you say to them, "you know, the stuff in wine that's good for you!"  "Oh yeah, I heard about that."

Since this is a common discussion I thought it would be best to dispel some myths regarding Resveratrol in Red Wine.  I may also drink a bottle of my favorite Pinot Noir while I type this!

Myth #1: Resveratrol is only found in red wine and not white wines.

Reality: While Red Wine "does" contain a greater percentage of resveratrol in it, white wines also have resveratrol in them.  The amounts in white wines such as Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio are much lower then in most reds.

Myth #2: Resveratrol supplements are made from extracting it from red wines.

Reality: While many resveratrol companies want you to think that is where the resv comes from, most quality products get their resveratrol from the Japanese Knotweed.  Knotweed is a much more cost effective and higher quality approach to making trans-resveratrol products.

Myth #3: Red wine has the highest concentrations of resveratrol compared to other foods.

Reality: Unless you eat Knotweed, and lots of it, then this is actually true. Red Grapes provide the highest concentrations of resveratrol then other foods such as peanuts, bilberries, and cranberries.

Supplements Are Not The Only Way

The good news is you get to drink your wine and perhaps 'better your health' at the same time. This means if you are not interested in taking supplements to get your resveratrol you can enjoy a casual glass of wine and still get some into your system. While the amounts may be small, over time the benefits could add up.

Keep in mind while drinking red wine provides you with resveratrol, there is also alcohol in it. There are conflicting reports on the benefits of drinking alcohol. Make sure you drink in moderation and don't over consume alcoholic beverages.

So the next time you sit down for dinner and open a bottle of your favorite red wine, remember we don't say "salute" or "to your health" for no reason at all.

Other My Resveratrol Experience Articles:

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Resveratrol Scam: Warning and Consumer Alert!

Resveratrol Side Effects: User Feedback, The Postives! (Part 2)

 

Comments

[Resveratrol Junkie]

The benefits of red wine without the wine...I like it! Capsules can produce up to 350 times the resveratrol in a glass of red wine.

[refael palmon]

what quantities of resveratrol are to be found in raisins?

[Admin]

Hi Refael,

That is a great question you ask. I am not sure where I read this but I remember reading that raisins do not contain any resveratrol. I believe this is due to the sun drying and dehydration process raisins go through. Please don't take this to be 100% correct as I am unable to verify my memory via a source.

If you or anyone has an answer to this question please post it below.

[JLL]

How about

Myth #4: Resveratrol is behind the French Paradox?

Seeing as bioavailability is so low even with buccal delivery, I'm inclined to think it may be the combination and other polyphenols in red wine (possibly even ethanol) that is the key. Either that, or even very low levels of resveratrol are doing something we can't really understand at this point.

[Admin]

Hi JLL,

There is always the possibility resveratrol is not behind the French Paradox. Since nothing has been proved or disproved at this point it's hard to day for sure.

There are other factors regarding the French lifestyles in those particular regions (normally referred to) that can contribute to longevity. Diet, daily exercise, stress levels, etc.

You may also be correct that it is more than just the resveratrol in the wine helping to make people live longer. Some people believe tannins are also part of the equation.