How to Use resveratrol in a Sentence

resveratrol

noun
  • Red wine, more so than white, is packed with resveratrol.
    Markham Heid, Time, 27 Sep. 2019
  • White wine contains some resveratrol but less of it than red wine does.
    Lettie Teague, WSJ, 28 Jan. 2022
  • There are still a lot of questions about resveratrol that remain to be answered.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2021
  • Half had resveratrol in their water supply; this did not affect their body weight in any way.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 18 July 2019
  • Load up on grapes, berries and nuts like pecans and walnuts, which are rich in polyphenols such as ellagic acid and resveratrol.
    April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 15 Mar. 2021
  • In other words, resveratrol may help brighten skin and prevent fine lines.
    Jenn Sinrich, SELF, 8 Nov. 2018
  • Red, white and rosé wines are about 100 calories per 5-ounce glass and can contain a hit of antioxidants from resveratrol.
    Jaclyn London, M.s., R.d., Good Housekeeping, 9 Jan. 2023
  • The biggest setback involved resveratrol, a compound found in grapes and wine, which activates the SIRT1 gene.
    Sharon Begley, STAT, 22 Mar. 2018
  • The most talked about phytonutrient in grapes is resveratrol.
    Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 31 Jan. 2020
  • This suggests that the resveratrol is not the cure-all it was once heralded as, but that alcohol—and exercise—is.
    Lauren Steele, Outside Online, 3 Sep. 2014
  • Red wine is chock-full of antioxidants and contains resveratrol, a compound that’s been shown to slow the effects of aging.
    Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, 20 Aug. 2019
  • Six rats in each group were given only water to drink, while the other six were given 150mg of resveratrol daily.
    Fox News, 25 July 2019
  • This was based on the presence of antioxidants found in grapes, such as resveratrol, which is thought to protect blood vessels and slow aging.
    The Week Staff, The Week, 19 Mar. 2023
  • The red wine used in the study contained more antioxidants than the white, including 10 times the amount of polyphenols and six times as much resveratrol, but the two wines proved equal in cardiac benefits.
    Lauren Steele, Outside Online, 3 Sep. 2014
  • This is because reds contain resveratrol, which acts as an antioxidant for the tissues and skin, and helps rid the body of harmful free radicals.
    Adam Hurly, GQ, 12 Dec. 2017
  • The resveratrol in grapes helps to improve your immune system, according to research.
    Serena Coady, Glamour, 11 June 2021
  • The inclusion of resveratrol, a strong polyphenol, prevents your colored hair from fading and also protects your hair from UV rays.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 June 2022
  • There is research to suggest that resveratrol is linked to a decreased risk of inflammation and blood clotting, which can reduce your risk of heart disease.
    Serena Coady, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2021
  • Reduced gravity led to a loss of grip, muscle weight, calf circumference and slow-twitch muscle fiber in the rats who did not receive resveratrol.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 18 July 2019
  • The TimeWise collection contains some of the most potent ones on the market, including resveratrol.
    Sophie Wirt, Allure, 21 May 2018
  • 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, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Plus, the formula is packed with potent ingredients like niacinamide, peptides and resveratrol to help reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
    Nicole Saporita, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2022
  • Antioxidant-rich grape seed extract and resveratrol sourced from grapes in the Champagne region of France make hair silky while also pumping up strands for a party-ready hair flip.
    Olivia Hosken, Town & Country, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Red, green and black grapes provide a combo of ellagic acid and resveratrol, two compounds that help combat oxidative stress.
    Jaclyn London, M.s., R.d., Good Housekeeping, 5 Oct. 2022
  • After the skin is cleansed and exfoliated, the Premier Cru the Elixir (packed with resveratrol, polyphenols, and jojoba oil) is applied and massaged in with the roller using upward strokes.
    Jessica Prince Erlich, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Mar. 2015
  • In that study, researchers found that adding small doses of resveratrol to the diets of middle-aged mice signficantly extended their lifespans and kept their hearts healthy.
    Brian X. Chen, WIRED, 22 Oct. 2008
  • Even red wine — which contains the antioxidant resveratrol and was long thought to prevent coronary artery disease — has lost defenders.
    Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2023
  • Red Grapes Red grapes are rich in resveratrol, an antioxidant that may help improve blood flow and reduce inflammation.
    Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2023
  • The Collagen Booster also includes resveratrol, a compound found in red wine that has been shown to have anti-aging properties.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Grapes Grapes contain something called resveratrol, Angelone said, an antioxidant proven to boost mood.
    Sean Rossman, USA TODAY, 9 May 2017

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