Resveratrol is a promising molecule in the longevity field and is known as an active ingredient in red wine. The molecule is considered an anti-ageing agent and longevity substance, as well as a protective substance for the brain and bones. Resveratrol can be thought of as a molecular toolbox, full of countless aids for cells and the human body. It contains a screwdriver to literally screw our joints and bones back together. The box also contains a hammer to prevent the blood pipes from leaking and lubricating oil for the small, rusty gears in our heads. Unfortunately, the amount of resveratrol in red wine is not enough for the toolbox to be fully effective. But there are food supplements that contain pure resveratrol and enable us to take higher doses in a targeted manner. This means we don't have to miss out on the exciting effect of this molecule!
In the following, we summarize the various options for taking resveratrol. Should new findings emerge, we will of course keep this article up to date. If you don't yet know what resveratrol is and what exactly it does in the body, we recommend you read our What is resveratrol - post.
Capsules or powder?
Which is better: capsules or powder? A question that many people ask themselves - and not just about resveratrol. To be honest, nobody really knows. Unfortunately, there is still a lack of sufficient scientific data on the subject. However, it is known that the absorption of resveratrol in the intestine has a few hurdles and therefore only a small proportion is ultimately absorbed into the bloodstream. The biggest hurdle here is the liver - detoxification organ and master in the defense against toxic substances. It seems that a large proportion of resveratrol is already broken down by the liver before it even reaches the rest of the body. In technical jargon, this effect is called the first-pass effect. You can find out more about this in our article on the absorption pathways.
Water-soluble or fat-soluble?
Resveratrol is fat-soluble. Adding the powder to a glass of water and then drinking it therefore does not seem to make much sense. A more effective option would be to take it together with a fatty meal, z.B. with yoghurt. At the same time, it is more advisable to take resveratrol early in the morning, on an empty stomach, i.e. without eating beforehand. This is particularly important for the sirtuin-enhancing activity of resveratrol, as the NAD level ("The fuel for the sirtuins") is highest in the morning.
The spoon method (powder)
Since we can unfortunately forget the classic method of mixing it in a glass of water and drinking it, we now have to come up with an alternative. Sometimes you have to take a step back to be able to take two steps forward. Let's think back to our childhood. What was Grandma's trick 17 back then when she made freshly squeezed fruit juice for us? Add a drop of oil so that the fat-soluble vitamin A from the carrots could be easily absorbed! Eureka, now we can learn something from 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 pop it in your mouth! We like to mix everything directly on the spoon and use a teaspoon or cake fork to stir. The taste is slightly sour, but not unpleasant. The fine powder has a yellowish sheen 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 the right dose. How much should I take now? 100 mg? Or even 10 g? Unfortunately, the published studies are not yet in agreement on this either, but the following can be said: 450 mg per day, for example, was recommended as a safe dose for a 60 kg person. Above 1,000 mg per day, the occasional occurrence of side effects such as headaches or nausea have been described. It is therefore recommended to stay in the range of around 500 mg. You can dose it z.B. with the QSCOOP. Depending on the dose selected, you should start with a lower dose and then steadily increase it so that the body 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?
The majority of 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 advisable to avoid these products.
Veri-te™ resveratrol from MOLEQLAR is harmless, as the molecule is produced by yeast fermentation. The yeast cells are completely removed during the manufacturing process, leaving pure resveratrol at the end. It is therefore not a product that has been genetically modified!
At the end, the most important points summarized again:
- Veri-te™ resveratrol from MoleQlar
- ~ 500mg
- early in the morning, on an empty stomach
- spoon with (olive) oil
- It is best to take the capsules with a meal
- Taking them without a meal or oil is also possible and not completely "useless" - but it does not create the best conditions for high bioavailability.
