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Piceatannol

Piceatannol is a stilbene similar to resveratrol that is found in limited levels in some of the same foods. They share many properties, and while piceatannol may be a possible alternative there is not enough evidence to suggest it is better than resveratrol.

Our evidence-based analysis on piceatannol features 113 unique references to scientific papers.

Kamal Patel
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Things to Note

Primary Function:

Other Functions:

Also Known As

Astringinin

Do Not Confuse With

Resveratrol or Pterostilbene (other stilbenes)

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