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resveratrol

British  
/ rɪˈsvɛrəˌtrɒl /

noun

  1. a compound found in red grapes, mulberries, peanuts, and certain plants, used medicinally as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of resveratrol

C20: from res ( orcinol ) + veratr ( ine ) + -ol 1

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In the new study, published in BJC Reports, Professor Mittra and colleagues enrolled ten patients with glioblastoma and asked them to take a tablet containing small amounts of two nutraceuticals, resveratrol and copper.

From Science Daily Dec. 10, 2025

These included resveratrol, found in foods such as grapes, peanuts, and cranberries, and amarogentin, a compound from the gentian plant considered one of the most astringent tastes in the world.

From Science Magazine Nov. 12, 2023

Seven of these interventions—which included rapamycin and resveratrol, two antiaging drugs—led to a relative increase in long-gene transcripts, suggesting that this aging-associated imbalance may be reversible.

From Scientific American Jan. 6, 2023

Blue and purple produce contain other types of phytonutrients, including anthocyanins, resveratrol, tannins and others.

From Salon Nov. 28, 2022

If you’re in the market for a night cream, Gonzalez suggests hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and ceramides for hydration, retinol as an acne fighter and anti-ager, or antioxidants like resveratrol for protecting against environmental stress.

From Slate Dec. 24, 2018

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