Evidence supporting the use of: Resveratrol
For the health condition: Angina
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Resveratrol, a polyphenolic compound found predominantly in grapes and red wine, has been investigated for its potential cardiovascular benefits, including its use in supporting or treating angina. The scientific rationale for its use is based on preclinical and some early clinical studies suggesting that resveratrol possesses antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and vasodilatory properties. These properties could theoretically improve endothelial function, reduce oxidative stress, and enhance nitric oxide production, thereby potentially alleviating some symptoms associated with angina—namely, reduced blood flow to cardiac tissues. However, while there is a plausible biological basis and some supportive animal data, the direct evidence in humans, specifically for the treatment or prevention of angina, is limited. Most human studies have focused on surrogate endpoints such as endothelial function, blood pressure, or markers of oxidative stress, rather than on clinical outcomes like reduced angina frequency or severity. A few small clinical trials have shown improvements in blood flow and endothelial function in people with cardiovascular risk factors, but these have not consistently translated to demonstrated benefits for angina symptoms. In summary, while there is a scientific rationale and some early evidence suggesting potential cardiovascular benefits of resveratrol, robust clinical data specifically supporting its use for angina is lacking. The current evidence base rates as low to moderate (2/5), reflecting promising but unproven benefits in this context.
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beet
berberine
bergamot
black garlic
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
curcumin
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
fish oil
forskohlii root
garlic bulb
hawthorn
kudzu
L-arginine
l-carnitine
L-citrulline
L-taurine
magnesium
Marine lipid
omega-3 fatty acids
pomegranate
red yeast rice
resveratrol
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ubiquinol
jiaogulan
inula racemosa
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polyphenols
arjuna
arginine creatine
Arginine nitrate
Allicin
Arginine orotate
Aconite
arjunic acid
bishop\'s weed
black galingale
Barleria
bioflavonoids
borneol
danshen
eicosapentaenoic acid
flavonoids
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inositol nicotinate
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ligustilides
Ligustrazin
Ligusticum
Osha
Puerarin
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Propionyl-L-Carnitine
Platycodon
Phthalides
Pycnogenol
Rutaecarpine
Sichuan Lovage
Salvianolic acid
Stellaria dichotoma
Tanshinone
Taurine
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Other health conditions supported by resveratrol
Aging (prevention)Alzheimer's Disease
Angina
Arteriosclerosis
Arthritis
Autoimmune Disorders
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Cartilage Damage
Cataracts
Cervical Dysplasia
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Cholesterol (high)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Circulation (poor)
Circulation (to the brain)
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Cold Sores
Colds (antiviral)
Colitis
Congestive Heart Failure
Conjunctivitis
Crohn's Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Dementia
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Endometriosis
Fatty Liver Disease
Fibrosis
Free Radical Damage
Hypertension
Inflammation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Memory and Brain Function
Metabolic Syndrome
Multiple Sclerosis
Osteoporosis
Parkinson's Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Psoriasis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Strokes
Triglycerides (high)
Ulcers
Varicose Veins
Wrinkles