Resveratrol Wine - Side Effects of Resveratrol
The old adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” seems to have been updated for the modern public by replacing the apple with a glass of wine. A series of studies conducted in the 1990’s showed that drinking moderate amounts of wine had an impact on the reduction of heart disease risk. This was found by comparing the diets of different cultures. The fact that the French had a lower rate of heart disease than others despite their reliance on rather high-fat foods has been called the “French paradox.” The answer now seems to have been found, and to lie in the wine itself. This is due to resveratrol, a compound that is found within certain red wines. Resveratrol wine has the potential to greatly impact a person’s risk of developing certain diseases.
These include cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, among others. The benefits of resveratrol wine are still being uncovered on an almost daily basis. The power of resveratrol has now been placed into supplemental concentrated form for a maximum benefit. However, with this high concentration there have also been some side effects reported, which are still being studied as well. This is a tricky field for consumers to navigate, because so much of the facts are still under investigation.
As far as anecdotal reports go, some of the side effects of resveratrol wine that is found in supplements include many that effect the joints. This includes achy or stiff joints and a difficulty in movement. There have also been reports from users of tingling or numbness in the extremities, as well as a jittery feeling similar to having ingested too much caffeine. It’s important to note that none of these side effects have as yet been proven in any sort of human studies, and are merely a matter of speculation at this point. They could very well be due in part to the fillers that are put into the supplements that are ingested, rather than the resveratrol itself.
The safest way of consuming resveratrol wine if you are concerned about the possibility of side effects then still seems to be through the old fashioned method of eating grapes and drinking wine as part of the daily diet. This way, you receive the antioxidant benefits at the very least, without the side effects that have been mentioned above that may or may not be caused by high doses of resveratrol. While this is still under investigation, it’s important to take your supplements with a proverbial “grain of salt.”
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VeganGirlJuly 25th, 2010
Hi, seems like a trying resveratrol is in my near future. Learning as much as I can, wish me luck!
NikkiQJuly 20th, 2010
I am still trying to decide which better health method is best for me, glad I came across this site.
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July 28th, 2010
You learn something new every day. This advice is very helpful.