The Claim

Daily supplementation with 150 mg of trans-resveratrol for 24 months in postmenopausal women aged 65 and older resulted in a relative improvement in verbal memory compared to postmenopausal women under 65.

Source: Long-term effects of resveratrol on cognition, cerebrovascular function and cardio-metabolic markers in postmenopausal women: A 24-month randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study.

What the research says

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Cause and effect
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In plain English

Postmenopausal women aged 65 and older who took 150 mg of trans-resveratrol daily for two years showed better verbal memory than those under 65 who took the same supplement.

See the scientific wording

In postmenopausal women aged 65 and older, daily supplementation with 150 mg of trans-resveratrol for 24 months led to a relative improvement in verbal memory compared to women under 65, suggesting age-dependent cognitive benefits.

Why this might work

Resveratrol activates a cellular enzyme that boosts nitric oxide production in blood vessels of the brain, making them wider and allowing more blood to flow. This increased blood supply delivers more oxygen and fuel to brain cells involved in memory, which improves the ability to recall words and facts, especially in older women.

Supported mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Long-term effects of resveratrol on cognition, cerebrovascular function and cardio-metabolic markers in postmenopausal women: A 24-month randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study.

    The study found that older women (65+) who took resveratrol daily for two years remembered words and facts better than younger women who took the same supplement, suggesting it helps memory more as women get older.

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