Does resveratrol have any side effects?

So, what does the mayo clinic think about resveratrol? Actually, I was a bit disappointed – the mayo clinic does not have an article about resveratrol that includes more details than what you can find everywhere on the web.

But here are some other interesting facts, according to a study that I read, resveratrol can also help with diabetes, obesity and other diseases. It can lower the risk of inflammation and blood clotting and therefore lower the risk of heart diseases.

There aren’t many (if any) studies of  side effects in human, therefore we have to rely on consumer reports. Is that sufficient? I believe yes! Other studies proof that resveratrol is a natural compound that is not toxic even if it is consumed in large doses. Many positive effects have been reported by consumers repeatedly and according to them, resveratrol has much more health benefits than (if any) side effects.

Conclusion? Take resveratrol, but start slowly and increase your dosage when you think you got used to it.

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On a forum 29 people have reported any side effects they experienced while taking resveratrol. Consider those statements were made by real people not scientists. They can be as accurate/inaccurate as you want them to be.

Health Benefits:
improved energy/endurance: 13
improved mood: 10
decreased appetite/weight loss: 5
improved hair growth: 5 maybe’s
decreased Osteo Arthritis (OA): 3
decreased coffee: 2
decreased non-OA pains: 1
require less sleep: 1
increased sex drive: 1

Bad Effects / Problems:
increased tendinitis: 6
increased non arthritis, non tendinitis pains: 2
increased obsessive: 2
increased RA arthritis: 1
increased aggression: 1
increased jittery: 2 at beginning (supposedly only on 50%)
laxative: 2 at beginning (supposedly only on 50%)

Do you take resveratrol? Please contribute by posting your side effects below (use the comment form).

What has changed now in 2009? Do scientists still urge that resveratrol could have a bad effect in humans? No! Studies proofed that the results in monkeys are extraordinary and without any negative side effects at all.

Who should worry about side effects then?

You should not take resveratrol if you have a  history of estrogen-sensitive cancers, (breast ovarian/uterine cancers). Also pregnant women should stay away from resveratrol, because there could be some side effects we don’t know of yet. And of course, children should also avoid taking this pill.

Not all side effects have to be negative!

Viagra, originally created to help with chest pains and blood pressure problems, had some positive side effects as we all know nowadays.

Resveratrol has many side effects, but most of them are benefits and not risks.

Here are some of them best side effects of resveratrol:

- extended life expectancy

- increased metabolism

- increased energy

- athletic improvements

- repaired skin cells

- weight loss

- neuro protective

"Is it risky to take resveratrol?"

Resveratrol is a natural product and even a too high dose will not have any toxic effects on your body.
However, there is a recommended dose of resveratrol:

Start with a lose dose and then increase it gradually:

Dosage of resveratrol (per day):
1. week: 100 mg
2. week: 500mg
4. week: 1000mg
7. week: 1500mg
10.+ week: 2000mg

As I said there are no side effects or even toxic effects if you your daily dose is too high. By increasing it gradually, you allow your body to get used to it slowly.

Does resveratrol have any side effects?

Though resveratrol has more than its share of health benefits, it also has some side effects. Resveratrol side effects and risks are usually mild, but they are still notable. Many people will tell you that this drug has absolutely no flaws, simply because they want to sell it to you. This article will uncover the truth about resveratrol side effects and risks that can’t be found elsewhere.

A “buzzed” feeling

A very common resveratrol side effect is a “buzzed” or hyper feeling. This is usually mild and generally goes away quickly, but many people have reported this. Many people also link this feeling to dizziness, which is also common among resveratrol consumers.
Stomach cramping and diarrhea
Like thousands of other drugs and natural supplements, resveratrol has been linked to stomach cramping and other stomach issues, such as diarrhea. Though generally mild and not lasting, this resveratrol side effect is worth mentioning because it is found very commonly. In fact, this is probably the #1 reported risk of resveratrol.

Insomnia

Insomnia is a rare resveratrol side effect, but it has been reported by several people. Most people who reported this said that it came on very quickly and lasted for seemingly random amounts of time. Some reported that they could not sleep for an hour or two, while others have reported whole days of sleeplessness.

Increased blood pressure

This one is extremely rare, but some people have reported increased blood pressure as a resveratrol side effect. Generally the raise was slight, and it often went down days or weeks later. Still, enough people reported this that it is worth a mention.