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[[File:Resveratrol.svg|right|frameless|alt=Skeletal formula of trans-resveratrol]] | [[File:Resveratrol.svg|right|frameless|alt=Skeletal formula of trans-resveratrol]] | ||
[[File:Resveratrol molecule spacefill from xtal.png|right|frameless]] | [[File:Resveratrol molecule spacefill from xtal.png|right|frameless|alt=Space-filling model of the resveratrol molecule]] | ||
'''Resveratrol''' is a naturally occurring polyphenolic compound that has garnered significant attention in the scientific community for its potential role in promoting human longevity and healthspan. This compound is found in various plants, where it acts as a line of defense against stressors such as infection or ultraviolet radiation. For that reason, it is considered as an [[Xenohormesis|xenohormetic compound]]. | '''Resveratrol''' is a naturally occurring polyphenolic compound that has garnered significant attention in the scientific community for its potential role in promoting human longevity and healthspan. This compound is found in various plants, where it acts as a line of defense against stressors such as infection or ultraviolet radiation. For that reason, it is considered as an [[Xenohormesis|xenohormetic compound]]. | ||