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

For example, red wine is rich in resveratrol, a natural polyphenol compound that acts as antioxidants and may reduce inflammation and offer protection from cancer and heart disease.8 Resveratrol can also be found in peanuts, blueberries, and cranberries. —Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025

These benefits are often attributed to resveratrol, a natural compound found in the skin of grapes, as well as in blueberries, raspberries and mulberries. —Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 Jan. 2025

Some studies show that certain alcoholic beverages, like red wine, contain beneficial anti-inflammatory properties (e.g., an antioxidant called resveratrol). —Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 8 Jan. 2025

According to The Ordinary, a few drops of these can be applied twice daily—just avoid pairing them with acids, vitamin C, and resveratrol. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025

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