Pterostilbene vs Resveratrol for longevity
Short answer: For longevity, more users report improvement with Pterostilbene — 100% of 3 reports, versus 77% of 13 for Resveratrol.
Pterostilbene has 2 meta-analyses and 7 randomized trials on PubMed; Resveratrol has 282 and 263.
Based on 51 reports about Pterostilbene and 277 about Resveratrol. Not medical advice.
| Pterostilbene Supplement | Resveratrol Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 80%helped5 reports · few reports | 37%helped75 reports · medium confidence |
| Verdict | Not enough data | Mixed |
| Research | BResearch: Moderate | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 2 / 7 | 282 / 263 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Longevity % reporting improvement | 100% (3) | 77% (13) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | — | 75% (8) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 100% (2) | 67% (6) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | — | 71% (7) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | — | 57% (7) |
| Common side effects | panic attacks | joint pain, aggression, twitching, libido loss |
| Typical dose reported | 50 mg / daily | 0.5 g / daily |
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Clin Nutr ESPEN, 2023 ↗“two things that helped with my gray hair in my mid-60's has been pterostilbene and nicotinamide riboside.”
Topical cosmeceuticals like botanicals, peptides and hydroquinone can effectively treat photodamaged skin.
Skin Res Technol, 2024 ↗“started NMN and resveratrol which I can definitely feel a difference and see the sleep has gotten better since.”
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