Resveratrol innovation in 2019
What does resveratrol research and delivery innovation look like in 2019? An update.
Resveratrol-a polyphenol found in red wine, blueberries, cranberries, and other plant-based foods-has been the subject of scientific research and public fascination since the early 1990s. More recently, the antioxidant has been associated with longevity and healthy aging.
In fact, “Healthy aging is the overall area of highest interest” for resveratrol, says Johannes Hearle, PhD, senior technical manager for resveratrol ingredient supplier Evolva (Reinach, Switzerland). Hearle counts more than 20 clinical studies published in 2018 alone that seek to elucidate resveratrol’s link to longevity.
“Under this healthy-aging umbrella,” he continues, “we see numerous studies focused on metabolism, bone health, cognitive support, and oral health. There are also studies focused on women’s health, and we are hearing a lot of interest in resveratrol and skin health for both topical applications and ingestible ‘beauty from within’ applications.”
Conclusions from published studies indicate that “all these areas can potentially be positively impacted by resveratrol,” Hearle says, “which is what we find so exciting about this powerful polyphenol.”
The following slides offer information and updates on recent resveratrol studies, the latest delivery-form innovations for this ingredient, and which resveratrol applications look the most promising in the near future.
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