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Resveratrol and health—A comprehensive review of human clinical trials

Smoliga, James M., Baur, Joseph A., Hausenblas, Heather A.·2011·Molecular Nutrition & Food Research

Abstract

In the past decade, the small polyphenol resveratrol has received widespread attention as either a potential therapy or as a preventive agent for numerous diseases. Studies using purified enzymes, cultured cells, and laboratory animals have suggested that resveratrol has anti‐aging, anti‐carcinogenic, anti‐inflammatory, and anti‐oxidant properties that might be relevant to chronic diseases and/or longevity in humans. Although the supporting research in laboratory models is quite substantial, only recently data has emerged to describe the effects of resveratrol supplementation on physiological responses in humans. The limited number of human clinical trials that are available has largely described various aspects of resveratrol's safety and bioavailability, reaching a consensus that it is generally well‐tolerated, but have poor bioavailability. Very few published human studies have explored the ability of resveratrol to achieve the physiological benefits that have been observed in laboratory models, although many clinical trials have recently been initiated. This review aims to examine the current state of knowledge on the effects of resveratrol on humans and to utilize this information to develop further guidelines for the implementation of human clinical trials.

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  • Resveratrol has antioxidant properties.

    “This polyphenol has anticancer and antioxidant properties and cytoprotective and anti-inflammatory effects.”

    From The Role of Resveratrol Administration in Human Obesity (2021) · cites this paper as [8]

  • Resveratrol has anti-inflammatory effects.

    “This polyphenol also has anti-inflammatory effects. In fact, it inhibits cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), nuclear factor-kB (NF-kB), and other molecules involved in inflammatory processes [6,8].”

    From The Role of Resveratrol Administration in Human Obesity (2021) · cites this paper as [8]

  • Resveratrol inhibits COX-2, NF-kB, and other molecules involved in inflammatory processes.

    “In fact, it inhibits cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), nuclear factor-kB (NF-kB), and other molecules involved in inflammatory processes [6,8].”

    From The Role of Resveratrol Administration in Human Obesity (2021) · cites this paper as [8]

  • Resveratrol has cytoprotective effects.

    “Resveratrol also has cytoprotective effects and antioxidant properties, and modulates anti- and pro-apoptotic mediators, protecting cells from DNA damage.”

    From The Role of Resveratrol Administration in Human Obesity (2021) · cites this paper as [8]

  • Resveratrol has low bioavailability.

    “As reported for other polyphenols, resveratrol has a low bioavailability [8].”

    From The Role of Resveratrol Administration in Human Obesity (2021) · cites this paper as [8]

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Authors
Smoliga, J. M., Baur, J. A., & Hausenblas, H. A.
Affiliations
  • Marywood University (US)
  • University of Pennsylvania (US)
  • University of Florida (US)
Corresponding author
Smoliga, James M.
Venue
Molecular Nutrition & Food Research
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2011-06-20
Volume
55
Issue
8
Pages
1129-1141
ISSN
  • 1613-4125 (ISSN-L)
  • 1613-4133
OpenAlex
W2031213396
Cited by
594
References
87
Citations by year
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FWCI
4.86
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Molecular Nutrition & Food Research (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Geriatrics and Gerontology › Sirtuins and Resveratrol in Medicine
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Biochemistry › Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pathology and Forensic Medicine › Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
Keywords
resveratrol, polyphenols, bioavailability, safety, anti-aging, anti-carcinogenic effects, anti-inflammatory activity, antioxidant activity, chronic disease prevention, longevity, dietary supplementation
MeSH terms
Resveratrol, Animals, Biological Availability, Cardiovascular Diseases, Clinical Trials as Topic, Diabetes Mellitus, Humans, Liver, Obesity, Stilbenes, Wine, Oxidative Stress, Dietary Supplements

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