Resveratrol Red Wine: The Best of Both Worlds!

If you ask most people, " What is Resveratrol?," they will most likely look at you as if you were speaking a foreign language.  They will typically say back to you, "resvera-what?" Then you say to them, "you know, the stuff in wine that's good for you!"  "Oh yeah, I heard about that."

Since this is a common discussion I thought it would be best to dispel some myths regarding Resveratrol in Red Wine.  I may also drink a bottle of my favorite Pinot Noir while I type this!

Reality: While Red Wine "does" contain a greater percentage of resveratrol in it, white wines also have resveratrol in them.  The amounts in white wines such as Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio are much lower then in most reds.

Reality: While many resveratrol companies want you to think that is where the resv comes from, most quality products get their resveratrol from the Japanese Knotweed.  Knotweed is a much more cost effective and higher quality approach to making trans-resveratrol products.

Reality: Unless you eat Knotweed, and lots of it, then this is actually true. Red Grapes provide the highest concentrations of resveratrol then other foods such as peanuts, bilberries, and cranberries.

The good news is you get to drink your wine and perhaps 'better your health' at the same time. This means if you are not interested in taking supplements to get your resveratrol you can enjoy a casual glass of wine and still get some into your system. While the amounts may be small, over time the benefits could add up.

Keep in mind while drinking red wine provides you with resveratrol, there is also alcohol in it. There are conflicting reports on the benefits of drinking alcohol. Make sure you drink in moderation and don't over consume alcoholic beverages.

So the next time you sit down for dinner and open a bottle of your favorite red wine, remember we don't say "salute" or "to your health" for no reason at all.

Live longer,

Markus

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