I bet you guys already heard about Resveratrol. I'm willing to state that some may have even tried it already… or at least tempted to do so. But did you know that Resveratrol have side effects?
Resveratrol: The Ugly Truth
Browsing upon hundreds of user experiences with Resveratrol, the most common side effects that brings complaint is… *drum rolls please* Laxative effect!
Laxative effect is common with Resveratrol dosage over 300mg per day. Why is it? It's because there's substance called emodin that produces that undesired effect. For me it's really an annoying side effect. I wanted to have a resveratrol product that's free from the side effects, but, still in the dosage that I need. (Speaking of which, I'd ask a friend for help setting up a resveratrol dosage calculator on this blog, I'll let you know when it's operational.)
So, as like other people, I do the leg work. Comparing results and expert interviews. So basically, we don't want emodin. Apparently, the problematic emodin is usually found in resveratrol products that have a purity of 50% or less. This means, almost 80% of resveratrol products (on various hyped websites) have that kind of side effects. No wonder there's a lot of complaint about them.
A tip I found helpful: You can found out your resveratrol purity by simply breaking open one capsule. Pure resveratrol is almost pure white. If it's any other color, like dark brown or dark green-ish, chances are you have the 50% or less pure resveratrol product.
I'm guessing that some of you that tried have experienced this side effect before. So now, you know what caused it.
The Workaround
The good news is, there's a workaround for that. I found this thrown in an interview with the founder of a famous resveratrol manufacturer. A 98% pure Resveratrol product doesn't carry the same effects (although having some amount of emodin in it). Why is it? Because a purer percentage means more absorption without the excess of emodin. Consider this simple math,
50% of 600 mg dosage = 300 mg
98% of 300 mg dosage = 294 mg
98% of 250 mg micronized dosage = 980 mg (more about it below)
As you can see, it's almost the same, but the dosage is smaller, HENCE, a lower emodin quantity that our body can tolerate safely. Even better, now there's a thing called micronized resveratrol. Basically they make the particles so small, even smaller than our blood cell so our body can absorb it better. A good micronized resveratrol product, like this one, can be absorbed 4-5 times more effective than your regular product. A 250 mg dose can be equaled to atleast 980 mg of a 98% pure product WITHOUT excess of the cursed emodin. Whew, what a relief. But be sure to do your research. check out the product first. If you're still not sure, consult your physician first before trying a product. What works for me doesn't mean it automatically works for you.
So the bottom line is, picking the right dosage and product can be more beneficial. It's about the quality not the quantity that matters!