reviewMedicinal Research ReviewsFeb 11, 2019Closed access

Health benefits of resveratrol: Evidence from clinical studies

Indian Institute of Technology BHU · Singer (United States) · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Resveratrol is a polyphenolic nutraceutical that exhibits pleiotropic activities in human subjects. The efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of resveratrol have been documented in over 244 clinical trials, with an additional 27 clinical trials currently ongoing. Resveretrol is reported to potentially improve the therapeutic outcome in patients suffering from diabetes mellitus, obesity, colorectal cancer, breast cancer, multiple myeloma, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases, inflammatory diseases, and rhinopharyngitis. The polyphenol is reported to be safe at doses up to 5 g/d, when used either alone or as a combination therapy. The molecular…

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Keywords
  • Resveratrol
  • Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Cell adhesion molecule
  • Vascular endothelial growth factor
  • Cancer research
  • Immunology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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