Resveratrol is a powerful anti-aging compound
6.0Moderate
evidence
evidence
The Claim
Resveratrol is often marketed as a potent anti-aging supplement that can reduce signs of aging and improve skin health. This claim is based on its antioxidant properties and effects in laboratory settings.
Origin
This myth is largely perpetuated by marketing strategies from supplement companies and beauty products emphasizing its antioxidant capabilities.
What Science Says
Research, including systematic reviews and clinical trials, shows that while resveratrol possesses antioxidant properties, its effects on human skin and aging are limited. Studies indicate modest improvements in skin elasticity and moisture but not significant anti-aging effects. The evidence for resveratrol's impact on biological aging processes in humans remains inconclusive.
Verdict
Misleading
Sources
- PMID:38592565 Resveratrol activates autophagy and protects from UVA-induced photoaging in human skin fibroblasts and the skin of male mice by regulating the AMPK pathway.
- PMID:36985709 Systematic Study of Resveratrol Nanoliposomes Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Anti-Aging and Skin-Brightening Efficacy.
- PMID:35615726 Anti-Glycation and Anti-Aging Properties of Resveratrol Derivatives in the in-vitro 3D Models of Human Skin.