Resveratrol

Resveratrol is a polyphenol of the stilbene group,and is found in various plants,especially vines.It is found in greatest quantities in the skin and seeds of grapes and is also therefore found in wine and grape juice.The concentration of resveratrol in grapes depends on the variety,harvest and,in the case of wine,the processing method used.There is more resveratrol in red wine than in white wine.

 

Resveratrol acts as an antioxidant,both slowing the oxidation process of fats and capturing free radicals,which are compounds implicated in cardiovascular diseases.