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I dont know about you, but sometimes, the idea of using anti-aging products feels kind of old-school.

The Truth About Resveratrol For Skin

Arthur Elgort,Vogue, May 1995

Maybe, its the fact that Im getting older; maybe its just beauty product fatigue.

Regardless, theres something refreshing about leaving behind a solely youth-oriented beauty approach.

Still, theres no escaping the flurry of anti-aging methods touted on social media.

Its called resveratrol, and its said to have anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, andyesanti-aging effects.

The makings of a great dessert and a glowing complexion?

Sounds too good to be true.

Read on to find out what they said.

Resveratrol, the molecule of eternal youth?

Resveratrol is a flavonoida compound from the plant world that carries out various protective biological functions.

Sinclair identified the key role of resveratrol as a regulator of hepatic glucose and lipid metabolism in laboratory experiments.

What are the benefits of resveratrol?

the bodys internal and external regulation system.

And, plenty offoodscontain this powerful antioxidant:

But eater beware: this small (and decidedly tasty!)

Should I take a resveratrol supplement?

For the body to receive the optimum beneficial effects of resveratrol, it needs 150mg per day.

Thats an impossible amount of wine!

Better, then, toskip the extra alcoholincrease your consumption of resveratrol through supplements.