FAQs for Healthcare Professionals

  1. What is resVida®?
    resVida®, manufactured by DSM Nutritional Products, is the of trans-resveratrol with an outstanding purity profile. It is a powerful antioxidant ingredient found in red wine that may help support cardiovascular health and overall healthy aging.*
  2. There are so many resveratrol supplements on the market.  Why should my patients choose a product containing resVida®?
    Consumers want products they can trust.  resVida® is 99% pure, which is one of the purest forms of trans-resveratrol available.  resVida® is also supported by high standard comprehensive safety data.  resVida® is the leading resveratrol dietary and food ingredient with self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status by a recognized independent panel of experts.  It took 10 years for DSM to develop and test resVida® and we are proud that our product is the first resveratrol to meet high safety standards.
  3. What are the health benefits of resVida®?
    resVida® has been linked to healthy aging and longevity and may also help protect the cardiovascular system, improve balance, sensory-motor coordination and endurance, provide anti-inflammatory effects, mimic caloric restriction and maintain neurocognitive function.* These health benefits have been demonstrated with resveratrol in animals and some of them are currently being studied in humans as well.
  4. If resveratrol is found naturally, why should I take a supplement?
    The highest concentrations of resveratrol are found in whole grapes and grape skins, making wine, especially red wine, the best source for a natural daily dose of resveratrol.  However, red wine does not contain enough resveratrol to be efficient.  For example, one liter of pinot noir red wine contains only 3.1 mg of resveratrol; based on existing studies, the best results can be achieved with doses starting at 30 mg per day in order to see the health benefits. This would equal the amount of resveratrol contained in about 10 bottles of red wine. Thus, products containing resVida® provide a convenient and safe alternative to the benefits of red wine.
  5. Has resVida® been studied in a clinical setting?
    Yes.  DSM Nutritional Products has committed to a comprehensive R&D program for resVida® to better understand its healthy aging and health benefits for humans.  Human studies are being conducted on resVida® by top tier scientists at top tier institutions around the world.  Visit resVida®  Latest Research to learn more about resVida® studies.
  6. Where will the findings of the clinical studies be presented?
    Results of the first resVida® human efficacy study will be presented at the 4th International Conference on Polyphenols and Health in Yorkshire, University of Leeds, England (December 7-11, 2009) and the NSA Congress (Nutrition Society Australia) (December 8 - 11, 2009). These findings will mark the first resveratrol human efficacy study in the field of cardiovascular health.  resVida® has also previously conducted two studies focusing on absorption.  Additional human studies are planned with leading universities in the United States and around the world.

* FDA disclaimer: These statements have not been fully evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to prevent, treat, mitigate or cure any disease condition.