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Trans-Resveratrol

Active form of resveratrol.

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Overview

Active form of resveratrol.

Natural sources
  • Endogenously produced or biosynthesized molecule
  • Standardized pharmaceutical- or food-grade supplement
  • Combined with cofactors that improve absorption or activity
Common forms
  • Capsule or softgel
  • Powder
  • Sublingual or buccal
  • Liposomal liquid

Mechanism of action

Activates SIRT1; mimics caloric restriction.

Pathways
  • · Activates SIRT1
  • · mimics caloric restriction

Effects on the body

Supports
insulin sensitivity

Organ system effects

Brain & CNS

Trans-Resveratrol acts on hallmarks of aging including oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and senescence signaling.

Cardiovascular

Trans-Resveratrol supports endothelial function, lipid profile, or blood-pressure regulation in cardiovascular trials.

Evidence-based benefits

Improves insulin sensitivity

Moderate evidence

Potential side effects

Common
  • · GI upset
Rare
    Serious

      Drug interactions

      Prescription medications (general)
      Always disclose Trans-Resveratrol use to your prescriber — additive, antagonistic, or pharmacokinetic interactions are possible.
      minor

      Supplement interactions

      Pairs well with
      • NAD+ precursor (NMN or NR)
        Complementary mitochondrial and sirtuin support.
      • Omega-3
        Lowers inflammation and supports membrane integrity.
      • CoQ10
        Supports mitochondrial energetics in cardiac tissue.
      Avoid combining with

      No specific avoidances listed.

      Dosing & bioavailability

      Typical dose
      150–500 mg
      Best form
      Most evidence is based on the capsule or softgel form.
      Timing
      Consistent daily timing recommended; split larger doses if GI tolerance is a concern.
      With food?
      With a meal containing fat for fat-soluble compounds; otherwise either.

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      Scientific evidence8Show studies
      Meta-analysisAm J Clin Nutr · 2014

      Trans-resveratrol meta-analysis

      Liu K, et al.

      11 RCTs

      Key findings

      Improved glucose control in T2DM.

      Open study
      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Trans-Resveratrol — Improves insulin sensitivity

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Trans-Resveratrol — randomized controlled trial

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Trans-Resveratrol — meta-analysis

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Trans-Resveratrol — dose response

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      Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

      Google Scholar: Trans-Resveratrol — clinical evidence

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