resveratrol
Type: molecule- Systems Analogy A plant polyphenol that signals your cells to enter energy-saving mode.
- Formal Definition A dietary polyphenol found in red grape skins that acts as an activator of the SIRT1 deacetylase, mimicking some physiological aspects of caloric restriction.
Mentioned In
- Biological CircuitsPhytochemical Regulation of Aging Pathways
- Moleculepolyphenol
Scientific Sources & Literature Citations
- [1] Empirical Study Baur JA, Sinclair DA. Therapeutic potential of resveratrol: the in vivo evidence. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006;5(6):493-506. ↗
"Resveratrol interacts directly with sirtuins to alter transcriptional profiles in mammalian models."