Resveratrol is a promising molecule in the longevity sector and is known as an active ingredient in red wine. The molecule is considered both an anti-aging agent and longevity substance, 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 the cells and the human body. Inside is a screwdriver to literally screw our joints and bones back on. The box also contains a hammer to prevent the blood lines from leaking and lubricating oil for our small, rusty gears in the head. Unfortunately, the amount of resveratrol in red wine is not enough for the toolbox to develop its full effects. There are nutritional supplements that contain pure resveratrol and thus enable us to take higher dosages 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 different options for taking resveratrol for you. If new insights emerge here, we will of course keep the article updated. If you don't yet know what resveratrol is and what exactly it does in the body, then we recommend our What is Resveratrol? - post.
Capsules or powder?
Which is better: capsules or powder? A question that many people ask themselves - not just when it comes to resveratrol. To be honest, no one really knows. Unfortunately, there is currently a lack of sufficient scientific data on the topic. However, it is known that the absorption of resveratrol in the intestine has some hurdles and that is why only a small proportion ultimately passes into the bloodstream. The biggest hurdle is the liver - the detoxification organ and master in the defense against toxic substances. It seems that a large part of the 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. Putting the powder in a glass of water and then drinking it doesn't seem to make much sense. A more effective option, however, would be to take it together with a fatty meal, e.g.b with yogurt. At the same time, it is recommended 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, because the NAD level (“the gasoline for the sirtuins„) is highest in the morning.
The spoon method (powder)
Since we have unfortunately forgotten the classic – mix it in a glass of water and drink it – we now have to come up with an alternative. Sometimes you just have to take one step back in order 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 so that the fat-soluble vitamin A from the carrots can be easily absorbed! Eureka, now we can copy some of this tried and tested wisdom: So simply mix the pure resveratrol powder with a tablespoon of oil of your choice - we recommend olive oil (or MCT oil) - and put it in your mouth! We like to mix everything directly on the spoon and use a teaspoon or a cake fork to stir. The taste is slightly sour, but not unpleasant. The fine powder has a yellowish shimmer 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 should you take now? 100 mg? Or even 10 g? Unfortunately, the published studies do not yet agree on this, but the following can be said: The dose considered safe, for example, was 450 mg per day recommended for a person weighing 60 kg. About 1.000 mg per day, the occasional occurrence of side effects such as headaches or nausea have been reported. It is therefore advisable to stay in the range of around 500 mg. You can dose it e.g.b with the QSCOOP. Depending on the dose chosen, you should start with a lower dose and then steadily increase it so that the organism can get used to it. Dr. David Sinclair (The man behind the research), for example, takes 1 gram of resveratrol first thing 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 result in high levels of PAH contamination. These are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, some of which have a carcinogenic effect. It is therefore advisable to avoid these products.
Veri-te™ Resveratrol from MOLEQLAR is harmless because the molecule is created from fermentation by yeast. The yeast cells are completely removed during the manufacturing process, leaving pure resveratrol at the end. So it is not a product modified by genetic engineering!
At the end the most important things are summarized again:
- Veri-te™ Resveratrol from MoleQlar
- ~ 500mg
- Early morning, on an empty stomach
- Spoon with (olive) oil
- It is best to take capsules with a meal
- Taking it without a meal or oil is also possible and is not completely “useless” - but it does not create the most optimal conditions for high bioavailability.
