Evidence supporting the use of: Resveratrol
For the health condition: Colitis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Resveratrol is a polyphenolic compound found naturally in grapes, berries, and peanuts, and has attracted interest for its potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Scientific studies, primarily in preclinical models, suggest that resveratrol may offer benefits in managing colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease. In various animal models of colitis (e.g., dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis in mice), resveratrol supplementation has been shown to decrease inflammation, reduce oxidative stress, and improve histological markers of colon tissue health. These effects are hypothesized to be mediated by inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines (such as TNF-α and IL-1β), suppression of the NF-κB signaling pathway, and enhancement of antioxidant enzyme activity.
Small pilot human studies are limited but have shown some promise. For example, a 2016 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial found that resveratrol supplementation in patients with ulcerative colitis led to significant reductions in disease activity and inflammatory markers compared to placebo. However, these human studies are few, and larger well-designed clinical trials are needed before resveratrol can be recommended as a standard treatment.
In summary, while there is scientific interest and encouraging preclinical data for resveratrol in colitis, clinical evidence remains preliminary. Its use is justified by early-stage scientific investigation rather than tradition or robust clinical validation, meriting a moderate evidence rating.
Other ingredients used for Colitis
Akkermansia muciniphilaalgal oil
Aloe vera
anthocyanins
apple
astaxanthin
bacillus clausii
bacillus coagulans
bacillus subtilis
barberry
beta caryophyllene
Bifidobacterium bifidum
Bifidobacterium breve
Bifidobacterium infantis
Bifidobacterium lactis
Bifidobacterium longum
bilberry
bio ecolian (proprietary)
blueberry
bromelain
butyrate triglyceride
cat's claw
Chinese salvia root
chlorella
Coptis chinensis
cowage seed
turmeric
curcumin
fiber blend (proprietary)
flavonols
garlic bulb
ginger
green tea
hemp oil
immunoglobin G
inulin
isomalto-oligosaccharide
L-glutamine
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactobacillus brevis
Lactobacillus bulgaricus
Lactobacillus casei
Lactobacillus fermentum
Lactobacillus gasseri
Lactobacillus lactis
Lactobacillus paracasei
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
Lactobacillus reuteri
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Lactobacillus salivarius
Lactococcus lactis
Lactoferrin
licorice root
N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
plantain
pomegranate
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
butyric acid
quercetin
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Saccharomyces boulardii
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specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
spirulina
streptococcus thermophilus
tributyrin
Triphala
Zinc
xanthium (cockleburs)
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Swertia
buckthorn
anemarrhena asphodeloides
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apigenin
anamu
Alchornea
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Acemannan
Amor seco
astragalin
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Bifidobacterium adolescentis
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Bacillus
cactus
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curcumen
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cabbage
Clostridium butyricum
colocynth
diterpenes
Euphorbia
fucoidan
fiber
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gallic acid
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Glycyrrhetinic acid
Hedyotis
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Humic acid
hericium mushroom
Immunoglobulin G
Kefir
Lactobacillus plantarum
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Lactobacillus sakei
Lactobacillus kefiri
Lactococcus rhamnosus
Lactococcus casei
Lactobacillus delbrueckii
Lactobacillus johnsonii
Lactobacillus
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Oxymatrine
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polysaccharides
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phlorotannins
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probiotics
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rosmarinic acid
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reed herb
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Ulcers
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