Unclear
Resveratrol
the red-wine compound, in pills. Longevity & fitness.
Safety: In the myeloma trial, 5 of 24 patients (21%) developed kidney failure (cast nephropathy) while taking only the resveratrol drug.
- Verdict
- UnclearThere isn't enough human evidence to say either way.
- How sure
- Rung 1 · UnprovenLab or animal data only, or never directly tested in people.
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Cancers affected
None shown
What the evidence shows
A trial of a high-dose resveratrol drug (SRT501, 5 g a day) in people with multiple myeloma was stopped after 5 of 24 patients developed kidney damage.
What to do
No reason to take it for cancer, and avoid it if you have myeloma or kidney problems.
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