I was recently contacted by a University student requesting information on resveratrol for an article she was writing for her Journalism class. I asked her to provide me with a list of questions that I could respond to and after doing so, I thought the question and answer session would be a good post for this blog.
Once the article is complete I will be posting it on 'My Resveratrol Experience' with the author's permission.
The Interview:
First, where do you get it (resveratrol)?
I purchase the resveratrol I use from a company called RevGenetics. There are numerous companies online, and in stores, that sell resveratrol and it has become very difficult for consumers to determine which products are of a higher quality. I always recommend that consumers look for companies who sell products using a "full disclosure" approach. This means they are very clear with regards to the amount of resveratrol (trans-Resveratrol specifically) in their product, the percentage of purity, that they follow FTC and FDA guidelines where applicable, and they disclose their independent analysis test results publicly.
How much does it cost you, let's say on a monthly basis, to buy you dose or Resveratrol?
Resveratrol ranges in price, however, the product I take from RevGenetics is $41.12 per month. I have seen prices that are much less and some that are $70.00 or more. Personally, I am more concerned with quality than I am with the price, within reason of course.
Have you had trouble getting it, have you gotten caught in scams in the beginning?
I like to think of myself as a savvy consumer; I do my research prior to purchasing a product and I know, if something sounds to good to be true, then it usually is. So, no, I was not caught by any scams in the beginning. Also, at the time I began taking Resveratrol the scams were not as present as they are today. Unfortunately, some of the scams look extremely real and use illegal tactics to sway consumers into purchasing their products. Many use celebrity endorsements without consent and there are numerous lawsuits currently in process regarding this. I have also tried to point out on my website what people should look out for with regards to these scams. Here are links to articles I have written on the subject: Articles on Scams & Resveratrol Scam - Take The Money and Run!
Second, why did you start using it?
I was introduced to Resveratrol via another hobby of mine, stock investing. While searching for some "up and coming" new companies I came across Sirtris Pharmaceuticals. At the time Sirtris was making pharmaceutical grade resveratrol (SRT501) and what they call NCE's, New Chemical Entities. After reading about the company and being introduced to Resveratrol via their research I found the basis to be very interesting. It made sense to me that making your cell's "healthier" would help you fight off diseases of aging, and possibly other ailments. Shortly after I came across Sirtris, I was at my gym, and someone who's opinion I respect regarding health, brought up that he took Resveratrol. Shortly after that conversation, GlaxoSmithKline bought Sirtris for $720 million. At this time I felt there was validity with regards to Resveratrol and after doing some of my own research felt it was worth a try.
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