resveratrol

noun

res·​ver·​a·​trol rez-ˈvir-ə-ˌtrȯl 

-ˌträl,

-ˌtrōl 

: a trihydroxy stilbene derivative C₁₄H₁₂O₃ that is found in some plants, fruits, seeds, and grape-derived products (such as red wine) and has been linked to a reduced risk of coronary heart disease and cancer

Examples of resveratrol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

More studies are needed to understand resveratrol's ideal dosing and duration. —Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Oct. 2024

Grapes The skin of red grapes contains resveratrol, a polyphenol that research suggests may protect the heart, improve cognition, and regulate blood sugar.1516 Grapes also contain quercetin, an anti-inflammatory that may lessen the risk of heart issues and protect against cancer.17 13. —Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024

Let this serum be your ideal alternative: an effective combination of resveratrol, hyaluronic acid, and a vegan collagen helps smooth wrinkles without irritation (another side effect of retinol). —Katie Becker, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024

Red grapes also contain more of the antioxidant resveratrol. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 9 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

probably from resinous + veratr- (from New Latin Veratrum grandiflorum, hellebore in which the substance was found) + -ol entry 1

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

resveratrol

noun

res·​ver·​a·​trol rez-ˈvir-ə-ˌtrȯl  -ˌträl  -ˌtrōl 

: a compound C₁₄H₁₂O₃ that is a trihydroxy trans form of stilbene found in some plants, fruits (as the mulberry), and seeds (as the peanut) and especially in the skin of grapes and certain grape-derived products (as red wine) and that has been linked to a reduced risk of coronary artery disease and cancer