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How can I take resveratrol?

Resveratrol worth knowing

Resveratrol is a promising molecule in the longevity field and is known as the active ingredient of red wine. The molecule is considered both an anti-aging and longevity agent, as well as a protective substance for the brain and bones. You can think of resveratrol as a molecular toolbox, loaded with countless tools for cells and the human body. Inside is a screwdriver to literally screw our joints and bones back into place. Likewise, in the box is a hammer to keep the blood lines from leaking and lubricating oil for our little rusty cogs in our heads. Unfortunately, the amount of resveratrol in red wine is not enough for the toolbox to work to its full potential. For this purpose, there are dietary supplements that contain pure resveratrol and thus enable us to specifically take higher dosages. Thus, we do not have to do without the exciting effect of this molecule!

In the following, we summarise the different possibilities of taking resveratrol. Should new findings emerge, we will of course keep this article up to date. If you still don't know what resveratrol is and what it does in the body, we recommend you read our What is resveratrol? article.

Capsules or powder?

Which is better now: capsules or powder? This is a question that many people ask themselves - not only about resveratrol. To be honest, no one really knows. Unfortunately, there is still a lack of sufficient scientific data on the subject. It is known, however, that the absorption of resveratrol in the intestine has some hurdles and therefore ultimately only a small portion passes into the bloodstream. The biggest hurdle is the liver - detoxification organ and master in defense against toxic substances. It seems that a large part of the resveratrol is already split by the liver before it even reaches the rest of the body. This effect is called the first-pass effect in technical jargon. If you want to know more about it, you can find a more detailed explanation in this article.

Water-soluble or fat-soluble?

Resveratrol is fat soluble. Therefore, adding the powder to a glass of water and then drinking it does not seem to make much sense. A more effective option, on the other hand, would be to take it together with a fatty meal, such as yogurt. At the same time, it is more recommended to take resveratrol early in the morning, on an empty stomach, i.e. without prior food intake. This is especially important for the sirtuin-boosting activity of resveratrol, because the NAD level ("the gasoline for the sirtuins") is highest in the morning.

The spoon method (powder)

Since we can unfortunately forget the classic - mix in a glass of water and drink - we now have to come up with an alternative. Sometimes you just have to take one step back to be able to take two steps forward. Let's think back to childhood. What was grandma's trick 17 back then when she made freshly squeezed fruit juice for us? Add a drop of oil to it so that the fat-soluble vitamin A from the carrots could be absorbed well! Eureka, now we can borrow some of this time-honored wisdom: So just mix the pure resveratrol powder with a tablespoon of oil of your choice - we like to recommend olive oil (or also: MCT oil) - and off it goes into your mouth! We like to mix everything directly on the spoon and use a teaspoon or a cake fork for mixing. The taste here is slightly sour, but not unpleasant. The fine powder has a yellowish glow and the smell of berries and grapes underlines its natural origin.

How much resveratrol to take?

Almost the most important and most frequently asked question is about the right dose. How much of it should one take now? 100 mg? Or even 10 g? Unfortunately, the published studies do not agree on this either, but the following can be said: 450 mg per day, for example, was recommended as a safe dose for a person weighing 60 kg. Above 1,000 mg per day, the occasional occurrence of side effects such as headaches or nausea have been described. Accordingly, it is recommended to stay in the range of about 500 mg. Depending on the dose chosen, one should start with a lower dose and then increase it steadily so that the organism can get used to it. Dr. David Sinclair (the man behind the research), for example, takes 1 gram of resveratrol in the morning.

Which resveratrol?

Most of the resveratrol sold today is produced in China from Japanese knotweed. The combustion and drying techniques used in the extraction process for plant extracts lead to a high level of contamination by PAHs. These are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, some of which are carcinogenic. It is therefore recommended to avoid these products.

Veri-te™ Resveratrol from MOLEQLAR is safe because the molecule is derived from fermentation by yeast. The yeast cells are completely removed during the manufacturing process, leaving pure resveratrol at the end. It is therefore not a product modified by genetic engineering!

At the end, the most important things are summarised again:

  • Veri-te™ Resveratrol from MoleQlar
  • ~ 500mg
  • early in the morning, on an empty stomach
  • Spoon with (olive) oil
  • Capsules are also best taken with a meal
  • Taking it without a meal or oil is also possible and not completely "useless" - but it does not create the most optimal conditions for high bioavailability.

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