resveratrol
noun
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Definition of resveratrol
: 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 disease and cancer
Examples of resveratrol in a Sentence
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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, "Hard seltzer is this summer’s biggest scam," 20 Aug. 2019 Half had resveratrol in their water supply; this did not affect their body weight in any way. — Ashley Strickland, CNN, "An antioxidant in red wine might power astronauts on Mars, study says," 18 July 2019 One of them, resveratrol, is thought to trigger certain reactions that may improve energy metabolism. — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, "10 Health Benefits of Grapes That'll Make You Want to Eat the Whole Bunch," 11 Dec. 2017 However, resveratrol is widely available over the counter and from online vendors, and pills usually come in doses of 500 mg or 1000 mg. — Fox News, "Red wine could help astronauts stay strong on Mars," 25 July 2019 Some of the best are green tea, white tea, vitamin C, and resveratrol; try the white tea–loaded Origins A Perfect World Age-Defense Moisturizer. — Paige Stables, Good Housekeeping, "9 Sneaky Reasons Why Your Skin Looks Dull," 12 Oct. 2017 In other words, resveratrol may help brighten skin and prevent fine lines. — Jenn Sinrich, SELF, "The Best Antioxidants for Skin, According to Dermatologists," 8 Nov. 2018 The major players are rapamycin, metformin, resveratrol and hydroxycitrate. — Mark Barna, Discover Magazine, "Not So Fast," 24 Sep. 2018 The TimeWise collection contains some of the most potent ones on the market, including resveratrol. — Sophie Wirt, Allure, "Mary Kay's New TimeWise Miracle Set 3D Took Five Years to Create," 21 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'resveratrol.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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resveratrol
noun
res·ver·a·trol
| \ rez-ˈvir-ə-ˌtrȯl
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, -ˌtrōl
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Medical Definition of resveratrol
: 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