Resveratrol is a promising molecule in the longevity area and is known as an active ingredient in red wine. The molecule is considered both an anti-aging agent and a longevity substance, as well as a protective substance for the brain and bones. You can imagine 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 together. There is also a hammer in the box to stop the blood lines from leaking and lubricating oil for the little, rusty gears in our heads. Unfortunately, the amount of resveratrol in red wine is not enough for the toolbox to develop its full effects. There are dietary supplements that contain pure resveratrol and thus enable us to take higher doses. This means we don't have to miss out on the exciting effect of this molecule!
Below we summarize the different ways of taking resveratrol for you. If new findings emerge, we will of course keep the article up to date. If you do not yet know what resveratrol is and what exactly it does in the body, then we recommend our What is Resveratrol? - Contribution.
Capsules or powder?
So what is better: capsules or powder? A question that many people ask themselves – not only when it comes to resveratrol. To be honest, nobody really knows. Unfortunately, there is currently a lack of sufficient scientific data on the subject. However, it is known that the absorption of resveratrol in the intestines has some hurdles and that only a small proportion ends up in the bloodstream. The biggest hurdle is the liver – a detoxification organ and master at defending 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 does not seem particularly sensible. A more effective option would be to take it with a fatty meal, e.g. yogurt. At the same time, it is recommended to take resveratrol early in the morning, on an empty stomach, i.e. without any food. This is particularly important for the sirtuin-enhancing activity of resveratrol, because the NAD Spiegel (“The petrol for the sirtuins") is highest in the morning.
The Spoon Method (Powder)
Now that we can unfortunately forget the classic - mix it in a glass of water and drink it - we have to come up with an alternative. Sometimes you just have to take a step back to be able to take two steps forward. Let's think back to childhood.What was Grandma's trick 17 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 learn a little from this tried and tested wisdom: 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 should you take?
Almost the most important and most frequently asked question is the correct dose. How much should you take? 100 mg? Or even 10 g? Unfortunately, the published studies do not yet agree on this, but the following can be said: For example, 450 mg per day for a person weighing 60 kg was recommended as a safe dose. Over 1,000 mg per day, the occasional occurrence of side effects such as headaches or nausea was described. It is therefore recommended to stay in the range of around 500 mg. You can dose it with the QSCOOPDepending on the dose chosen, you should start with a lower dose and then increase it gradually so that the organism can get used to it. Dr. David Sinclair For example, (the man behind the research) takes 1 gram of resveratrol first thing in the morning.
Which resveratrol?
The majority of resveratrol sold today is made in China from Japanese knotweed. The combustion and drying techniques used in the extraction process for plant extracts lead to high levels of contamination by PAHs. These are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, some of which are carcinogenic, i.e. cancer-causing. It is therefore advisable to avoid these products.
Veri-te™ Resveratrol MOLEQLAR is safe because the molecule is created through yeast fermentation. The yeast cells are completely removed during the manufacturing process, so that pure resveratrol remains at the end. This means that it is not a genetically modified product!
At the end, the most important things 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 capsules with a meal
- Taking it without food or oil is also possible and not completely “useless” – but it does not create the optimal conditions for high bioavailability.
