Other compounds

Resveratrol

Also called: trans-resveratrol

A compound in red grapes and Japanese knotweed.

Why people take it
Ageing, heart health.
What the evidence says
Little evidence in people.
How it is usually taken
Usually 150 to 500 mg a day.
Be careful
May add to blood thinners.
Medicines it can interact with
May add to blood thinners and affect medicines broken down by the liver.

Other other compounds

Alpha-lipoic acidQuercetinPterostilbeneNMNSpermidineFisetinPQQSulforaphaneDIMDHEAMelatoninCaffeine and L-theanineCannabidiol (CBD)Hemp seedBee pollenRoyal jellyPropolisManuka honeyChlorophyllWheatgrass

Common questions

What is Resveratrol?

A compound in red grapes and Japanese knotweed.

Why do people take Resveratrol?

Ageing, heart health.

Does Resveratrol work?

Little evidence in people.

How much Resveratrol do people take?

Usually 150 to 500 mg a day.

Is Resveratrol safe?

May add to blood thinners.

Does Resveratrol interact with medicines?

May add to blood thinners and affect medicines broken down by the liver.

Sources and further reading

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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