Side Effects of Resveratrol Supplements [Video]

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If you have a condition that might benefit from resveratrol supplementation, like diabetic foot ulcers, or ulcerative colitis, or menopausal pains, and want to give resveratrol a try, are there any concerns––aside from the cost, which can exceed $10 a day?

Well, although a meta-analysis of studies of resveratrol found no overall effect on LDL cholesterol levels, a couple studies found that resveratrol sometimes increased LDL levels––up to 25 percent over placebo. As cardiovascular disease is by far the leading killer of diabetics, as well as other conditions for which you might take it, if you do try resveratrol, please make sure to have your cholesterol closely monitored.

The scientific literature regarding resveratrol and cardiovascular health in general is said to …