Definition

A natural substance found in certain plants, especially grapes and red wine, that may help protect the body from diseases by acting as an antioxidant and reducing inflammation.

Example

Many people take resveratrol supplements for their potential health benefits.

Conversation

Have you heard about resveratrol? It's supposed to be really good for your health.

Yeah, I've read that it can help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Exactly! I think it's found in red wine, right?

That's true, but you can also get it from grapes and some nuts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Resveratrol is formed from "res-" (from Latin *res*, meaning thing or matter) and "veratrum" (from Latin, meaning a type of plant, specifically the white hellebore). The word refers to a compound derived from certain plants, particularly the Japanese knotweed, which is known for its health benefits.

Memory Tip

Think of 'thing' ('res-') and a 'plant' ('veratrum') to remember that resveratrol is a compound found in certain plants.

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