Resveratrol Side Effects - Risks vs. Benefits

One of the current darlings of the medical world, resveratrol is an antioxidant compound found in many different fruits, most notably dark skinned berries such as huckleberries, as well as grapes. Correspondingly, it is also found in wine and seems to help back up the folk wisdom of consuming a glass of wine on a daily basis if possible. The benefits are many, and will be explored in the following article. At the moment, the search for resveratrol side effects is on, but seems to be turning out to be a wild goose chase, as there have been very few reported.

The benefits of resveratrol range from the aesthetic to the more medical. It has been shown to not only reduce the incidence of wrinkles in users, but to cause weight loss and an increase in lean muscle mass. Its impact on the hormone levels of the body seems to be the cause of this. In addition, it has been linked to a reduction in the incidence of many different diseases, including diabetes, cancer, and other age-related problems such as Alzheimer’s. These are but a handful of the miraculous effects that resveratrol has been purported to have by those who are hyping it heavily. The resveratrol side effects are more few and far between.

Though none of these have been proven yet in any human trials, there are a few resveratrol side effects that seem to have been reported often enough by users to be worth taking a look at. These include some joint problems such as aches and pains in the joints. In addition, tingling or numbness in the extremities, and tendinitis may also be linked to high dosages of resveratrol supplements. A loss of appetite and overall jittery feeling similar to too much caffeine has also been reported by numerous users.

Again, on both sides of the argument most of the evidence is as of right now anecdotal. While studies have been undertaken involving fruit flies and mice to back up the benefits, there is still a lack of valid human trials to solidify the marketing tactics and place them in firm reality. Resveratrol side effects are even more shaky territory, because while thousands of people are willing to give testimonials regarding the benefits, the con side has very few team members. All of this makes resveratrol supplements an exciting field of research at the moment that seems full of limitless possibilities.

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SweetApril
July 28th, 2010

The benefits of resveratrol and a healthy body outweigh the obstacles involved. With a little effort, your body will thank you. Great website.

KateXOX
July 25th, 2010

You learn something new every day. This advice is very helpful.

NikkiQ
July 20th, 2010

Hello, new to the site. Just wanted to say thanks for such great tips!

AshleyStar
July 13th, 2010

I believe I have waited long enough to start eating healthy and exercising. Seems like I have lots to learn.


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