What are the Benefits & Side Effects of Resveratrol?

The first question most people ask when deciding whether or not to take resveratrol is if there are any negative side effects.  While many of the positive effects have been discussed on the web in great detail it can be difficult to find anything bad that has been talked about.

Most of the information found online is anecdotal, or non backed-up by scientific evidence, but it is still important to consider the potentials.  To help with your search for more information I have listed both the side effects and benefits users of resveratrol have experienced.  Please remember these have not been verified by scientific or FDA research.

Reported Potential Side Effects:

• Joint pain and tendonitis. Specifically in the achilles area.

• Upset stomach and diarhea.

• Insomnia and disruption of sleep patterns.

• Numbness in the extremeties.

• Increased blood pressure.

Reported Potential Benefits:

• Increased energy levels.

• Decrease in bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase in good cholesterol (HDL).

• Increase in mental sharpness and concentration.

• Greater endurance.

• Loss of body fat and weight.

• Increase in libido, sex drive.

• Increase in calorie burn rate.

Since there have been very few research studies using resveratrol in humans we are still some what in the dark as to the potential benefits and negatives of using it.  It is important if you decide to take resveratrol that you share with others the effects it has on you.

For information on selecting a good resveratrol supplement please read the following article:

"Resveratrol Buyer's Guide: Quality First, Price Second, Beware of Scams!"