Resveratrol Side Effects
As in any drug, along with the benefits, there are also several Resveratrol side effects. Being labeled as a wonder drug and one of the hottest topics of discussion in the health circle lately, Resveratrol is a compound with anti-oxidant properties. Currently undergoing human testing after extensive tests on lower animals, Resveratrol has shown a host of positive properties among which the most notable is its ability to slow down the process of ageing.
With its anti-ageing property, it can not only help fight age related diseases, but has also proved to increase endurance and stamina. With so many benefits, it surely widens its possibilities of providing cure for many diseases. However, people currently taking the drug as a supplement have reportedly experienced a number of Resveratrol side effects. With not enough laboratory based evidence all the side effects are personal accounts of people taking the drug. While some of the Resveratrol side effects have been a result of wrong dosage, others depend on a person’s physical make-up.
Diarrhea: This has been one of the most common complaints among people taking the drug. However, diarrhea and stomach cramps have been associated with taking higher dosage of very low quality of Resveratrol. Lower quality products with 50% extract contain high levels of emodin, which causes stomach cramps and diarrhea in people with sensitive digestive system. Good quality Resveratrol supplements do not show such problems.
Anxiety and Insomnia: One of the lesser common Resveratrol side effects, some users have reported a jittery feeling on taking the drug, similar to the one experienced during consumption of caffeine. There also have been reports of patients experiencing bouts of insomnia, which have been temporary side effects.
Tendinitis and joint pain: Another of the lesser reported Resveratrol side effects some people have reported joint pains similar to arthritis and also development of Achilles tendinitis. These problems have been most common in people taking the drug in excess dosage of that of 2 grams or more. The side effects reportedly went away after lowering the intake of Resveratrol.
Effects on prescription medications: Having the ability to act as a blood thinning agent, taking Resveratrol becomes highly risky if you are already on a prescription medicine for thinning blood. The drug may also react unfavorably with other prescription medications and should be taken cautiously.
While the Resveratrol side effects are many, most of them are due to faulty dosage and inferior quality of the drug. However, as Resveratrol is still in the trial stage, it is advisable to begin taking the drug only after consulting a physician.