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Other compounds & fats · FROM DR. PURSER’S TEACHING

Resveratrol

A plant compound found in grape skins and some other foods.

Based on teaching by Dan Purser, MD. How we prepare these guides

Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Educational reference

THE TEACHING CONNECTION

A plant compound found in grape skins and some other foods.

What it does

A plant compound found in grape skins and some other foods.

How this fits a treatment plan

Resveratrol is an educational entry in the antioxidant encyclopedia. Purser Wellness does not automatically recommend it as treatment from an APA result. A cell-response finding is not a diagnosis of a deficiency in this botanical or compound.

Resveratrol extracts differ from resveratrol-containing foods. Concentration and companion ingredients vary.

What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you

There is no established dietary deficiency syndrome for this specific botanical or compound. Symptoms are not evidence that you need this supplement.

Food sources

Grape skins, peanuts and certain berries. Alcohol is not recommended as a way to obtain it.

Supplement forms

Resveratrol extracts differ from resveratrol-containing foods. Concentration and companion ingredients vary.

What to track and reassess

If your clinician recommends a separate trial, agree on its purpose, the exact preparation, how long to assess it and what would make you stop or reassess. Keep ordinary foods distinct from concentrated extracts.

Names you may see

Resveratrol