Resveratrol can be found in peanuts, some berries, grapes and purple grape juice and red wine. It is a fat-soluble, polyphenolic compound that may have health benefits for humans, including reducing cancer risk, preventing heart disease and even burning fat, or helping people lose weight. However, there is little, if any, conclusive evidence that resveratrol can help people burn fat.
Nonflavonoids
Nonflavonoids are the antioxidents in red wine, which include resveratrol. According to MayoClinic.com, studies have shown these antioxidents may help stop fatty blockages in arteries. It is important to note this research has been conducted with mice, and not humans. Oregon State University reports there is no evidence high doses of resveratrol can stop cancer in people.
Absorption
People are able to absorb resveratrol quite well, according to Oregon State University. This means any positive effects would enter the body quickly. However, it is difficult to determine how well resveratrol actually promotes weight loss or other health benefits because it is quickly metabolized and eliminated from the body.
Comparison
When studied in test tubes, Oregon State University notes resveratrol neutralizes free radicals -- which can contribute to cancer and other health issues -- and also prevents the oxidation of low density lipoprotein, which is known as "bad" cholesterol. Still, it has been found that once a human consumes resveratrol, it is not as effective as antioxidants such as vitamin E, vitamin C, glutathione and uric acid.
Fat Burning
Research mice have seen positive results from resveratrol, according to MayoClinic.com. Reports are promising that it can help prevent diabetes and obesity. It should be noted that to have the same health benefits from resveratrol that mice have seen, a human would have to ingest between 100 and 1,000 bottles of red wine every day.
Warning
Resveratrol supplements are not controlled by the Federal Drug Administration. MayoClinic.com reports these supplements cannot be endorsed because there is not enough evidence about their health benefits or potential health risks. If you intend to take in resveratrol through red wine, be warned too much alcohol can be dangerous and may have adverse health risks. Additionally, if you are trying to burn fat or lose weight, consuming a large amount of calories through red wine may counter any other efforts.
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