Supplements

With all the exciting research around resveratrol, people are spending millions of dollars to get their hand on resveratrol supplements. Many companies take advantage by selling phony products through deceptive marketing. To make sure you don’t get taken advantage of, it is important to know the facts when shopping for a resveratrol supplement. Here are the important things you should know:

Trans-Resveratrol or
Cis-Resveratrol

Trans-resveratrolResverator exists in two forms: trans-resveratrol and cis-resveratrol. Trans-resveratrol is the active form of resveratrol that is usable by the body while cis-resveratrol has little effect. Many companies that sell resveratrol will not list the type of resveratrol that is present in their product. If they do not, you can be almost certain that their product contains cis-resveratrol and will have little or no benefit to you. Make sure to only buy resveratrol products with “trans-resveratrol” listed on the label.

Resveratrol Content and Purity

You may be surprised to find out that the resveratrol supplement you are currently taking does not even have the resveratrol content promised on the bottle or it is at a very low purity level. Many supplement companies offer no validation that they actually have in the bottle what is stated on the label. When choosing a resveratrol supplement, make sure you are buying from a company that validates their trans-resveratrol content and purity.  Look for a purity level of near 100%

Resveratrol Sources

Red Wine GrapesMost resveratrol supplements are sourced from Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) which comes from questionable locations where food safety and human rights are not considered. Instead, look for supplements with trans-resveratrol sourced from the grapes of the French wine country.

Absorbability

Resveratrol AbsorbabilityResveratrol is difficult for the human body to absorb and use because it is metabolized very quickly and only a small amount is absorbed by the human gut. Because of this, you can be sure that many low-grade tablet versions of resveratrol are minimally absorbed by the body. Add to that the fact that many people’s digestive systems are not functioning at their healthiest level, and it is highly unlikely that any resveratrol in most supplements is being absorbed by the body. To ensure your resveratrol supplement is being absorbed, look for liquid formulations with synergistic red wine extracts specifically designed for the body to easily absorb the resveratrol content.

Safety

Many supplements contain fillers, binders, and even contaminants and are manufactured in locations that are unknown to the consumer. When researching resveratrol supplements, make sure to buy from companies that perform safety testing on all their products to ensure that no pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals, or other contaminants are in the product. It is also important to only buy from companies that state exactly where their products are manufactured.

Efficacy Studies

Very few resveratrol supplements have been studied to show their effectiveness. To ensure you are getting a high-quality resveratrol supplement, look for supplements that are backed by published and peer-reviewed efficacy studies. Beware – many companies will list generic studies that don’t specifically apply to their product. Make sure to look for companies that have published studies on THEIR OWN PRODUCTS!

To sum it all up, look for a supplement with validated, pure, trans-resveratrol sourced from the French wine country in a liquid synergistic formula that is highly bio-available. Only buy from companies with known manufacturing locations and safety/efficacy studies.

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ResVante Resveratrol Reserve.