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.
As mentioned, studies about resveratrol have started back in 1996. In 2006, 10 years later, the Mayo Clinic in Rochester still urged that taking resveratol could have negative side effects.
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.
So, let’s face it, how effective is resveratrol?
Did you know that studies about resveratrol started a decade ago? Here are some results of the year 1996:
Resveratrol Effects on Lifespan
The lifespan of mice also increased significantly, but at that time the effects of resveratrol were not fully tested on all animals.
According to Wikipedia Later studies proof that mice also have a 30% lower risk of death.
It’s amazing that the saccharomyces can live up to 70% longer. What effects could it have on humans?
There have been studies on monkey that show similar results, but studies on humans haven’t been completed.
Hopefully we will sooner or later be able to say that resveratrol can have such a positive effect on our lives that we can extend it by 30%. That would be great!
