resveratrol

resveratrol Description

Resveratrol 1. Descriptions and Specifications of Product Content Specifications: 50%, 98% trans Resveratrol by HPLC Resveratrol Molecular Formula: C14H12O3 Molecular Mass: 228.24 CAS NO: 501-36-0 2. Sources and habitation The protophyte of Polygonum is regarded as rhizome and root of Polygonum cuspidatum Sieb. et Zucc., being one of the Chinese medicinal herbs most in use in ancient China. 5. Indications and Uses Studies suggest that resveratrol has anti-atherosclerotic activity and that it might have some immune-stimulating and anti-cancer effects. Human studies are few in number and inconclusive due to short duration and poor design. 6. Safety Concerns Pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid the use of resveratrol-containing supplements. They should also avoid the use of wine as a resveratrol source. Purple grape juice is a good and safe source of resveratrol, as well as other polyphenolic antioxidants.