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Resveratrol Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Juvenon

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Resveratrol is a dietary supplement by Juvenon with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for source of resveratrol, heart and circulation support, inflammation.Based on those ingredients, 826 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Japanese Knotweed root extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Resveratrol by Juvenon

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Juvenon Resveratrol contains one active ingredient: Japanese Knotweed root extract, a traditional herbal source of resveratrol, a polyphenol compound. The capsule also includes inactive ingredients—hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica—which serve as binders and fillers to hold the capsule together.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Hu Zhang product and its label doesn't state a use — see Hu Zhang's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for Japanese Knotweed root extract (resveratrol) is not yet established in our data for the conditions listed—hepatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, wound healing, gout, osteoarthritis, and unstable angina all show insufficient reliable evidence. That means research to date hasn't been robust enough to confirm whether it works for these uses.

If you're considering this product for a specific health goal, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the current evidence actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Hu Zhang

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Human safety data for this supplement are limited. The ingredient's emodin content may cause digestive upset.

The safety data available advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as there isn't enough information to know it's safe and some compounds in hu zhang may affect the uterus or bowel.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Hu Zhang

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Hu Zhang.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 827 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, check your medications against these types: blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (the most serious concern), drugs metabolized by CYP1A2, CYP2C19, CYP3A4, or CYP2E1 in your liver, estrogen replacement therapy, and carbamazepine (Tegretol). Your pharmacist can help you look them up on this page.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Juvenon Resveratrol may interest people exploring traditional herbal remedies, but the effectiveness evidence isn't established yet. If you take blood thinners, estrogen replacement, or drugs metabolized by your liver, you'll want to check this product with your medications first.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Skip it and talk to your pharmacist.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2015.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Resveratrol, straight from the product label.

Brand Juvenon
Barcode (UPC) 853180000298
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2015
DSLD ID 50103
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Resveratrol by Juvenon, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
853180000298
IngredientAmount% DV
Japanese Knotweed root extract500 mg--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
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Formulation

~ 100% plant-derived with no animal or wheat-derived products

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Adults- Take two capsules daily in the morning with food, as a dietary supplement or as directed by your doctor.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if clear safety seal around the cap is broken or missing.

Storage

Store at room temperature in a cool dry place.

General Statements

Made in the USA

General

Rev 3-13

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

~ 250 mg Trans Resveratrol (source: Polygonum cuspidatum)

Trans-Resveratrol 250mg

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Resveratrol by Juvenon label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Resveratrol by Juvenon

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Japanese Knotweed root extract

Interacts with
826 drugs
500 mg per serving Form: Resveratrol

Hu Zhang (Japanese knotweed root) is a traditional Chinese herb that is one of the richest natural sources of resveratrol and emodin. Some lab and ear...

Japanese Knotweed root extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Resveratrol by Juvenon Drug Interactions

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826Drugs
826 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Resveratrol with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Japanese Knotweed root extract7 drug types · 826 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, hu zhang might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Hu zhang contains the constituent resveratrol. Resveratrol seems to have antiplatelet effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, hu zhang might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Hu zhang contains the constituent resveratrol. In vitro research shows that resveratrol might inhibit the CYP1A2 enzyme. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates

Theoretically, hu zhang might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
Hu zhang contains the constituent resveratrol. In vitro research shows that resveratrol might inhibit the CYP2C19 enzyme. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2E1 (Cyp2E1) Substrates

Theoretically, hu zhang might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Hu zhang contains the constituent resveratrol. In vitro research shows that resveratrol might inhibit the CYP2E1 enzyme. Also, a pharmacokinetic study shows that taking resveratrol 500 mg daily for 10 days prior to taking a single dose of chlorzoxazone 250 mg increases the maximum concentration of chlorzoxazone by about 54%, the area under the curve of chlorzoxazone by about 72%, and the half-life of chlorzoxazone by about 35%. Chlorzoxazone is used as a probe drug for CYP2E1.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, hu zhang might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Hu zhang contains the constituent resveratrol. In vitro research shows that resveratrol might inhibit the CYP3A4 enzyme. However, a clinical study in adults with NAFLD found that adding resveratrol 3000 mg daily for 8 weeks did not necessitate dose adjustments to any established medications metabolized by CYP3A4.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Estrogens

Theoretically, hu zhang might competitively inhibit the effects of estrogen replacement therapy.
In vitro research shows that hu zhang might have estrogenic activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Theoretically, hu zhang might increase the effects and adverse effects of carbamazepine.
In animals, blood and tissue levels of carbamazepine were increased when given in combination with hu zhang. It is thought that increased levels of carbamazepine are due to cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibition. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Resveratrol, from the product label.

Juvenon

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Phone Number
1-800-588-3666
Web Address
www.juvenon.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Resveratrol by Juvenon: Common Questions

Does Resveratrol by Juvenon interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Resveratrol has a known interaction with 826 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Resveratrol contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is it safe to take Resveratrol while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data available advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe, and some compounds in the extract may affect the uterus or bowel. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before considering it.
What does resveratrol actually do in this product?
Resveratrol is a plant compound the product claims to deliver, but we don't have strong evidence it works for the conditions listed—hepatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, wound healing, gout, osteoarthritis, or unstable angina. The research so far hasn't been robust enough to confirm its benefit.
Can this cause stomach upset?
Yes, the emodin compound in the Japanese Knotweed root extract may cause digestive upset in some people.
Does this product have a lot of fillers?
It contains four inactive ingredients—hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica—which are typical binders and fillers used in capsules to help them hold together.
If one study showed resveratrol didn't change how drugs work, is it safe with my medications?
Not necessarily. That one study looked at people taking 3000 mg daily, and no dose adjustments were needed—but the interaction is still considered theoretical based on lab research, and it hasn't been tested in humans taking your specific drugs. Always check your exact medications with your pharmacist.

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The 19 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Hu Zhang 19 references
  1. Pace-Asciak CR, Rounova O, Hahn SE, et al. Wines and grape juices as modulators of platelet aggregation in healthy human subjects. Clin Chim Acta 1996;246:163-82. PubMed
  2. Bertelli AA, Giovannini L, Bernini W, et al. Antiplatelet activity of cis-resveratrol. Drugs Exp Clin Res 1996;22:61-3.
  3. Pace-Asciak CR, Hahn S, Diamandis EP, et al. The red wine phenolics trans-resveratrol and quercetin block human platelet aggregation and eicosanoid synthesis: implications for protection against coronary heart disease. Clin Chim Acta 1995;235:207-19.
  4. Bertelli A, Bertelli AA, Gozzini A, Giovannini L. Plasma and tissue resveratrol concentrations and pharmacological activity. Drugs Exp Clin Res 1998;24:133-8.
  5. Bertelli AA, Giovannini L, Giannessi D, et al. Antiplatelet activity of synthetic and natural resveratrol in red wine. Int J Tissue React 1995;17:1-3.
  6. Piver B, Berthou F, Dreano Y, Lucas D. Inhibition of CYP3A, CYP1A and CYP2E1 activities by resveratrol and other non volatile red wine components. Toxicol Lett 2001;125:83-91. PubMed
  7. Matsuda H, Shimoda H, Morikawa T, Yoshikawa M. Phytoestrogens from the roots of Polygonum cuspidatum (Polygonaceae): structure-requirement of hydroxyanthraquinones for estrogenic activity. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2001;11:1839-42. PubMed
  8. Zhang CZ, Wang SX, Zhang Y, et al. In vitro estrogenic activities of Chinese medicinal plants traditionally used for the management of menopausal symptoms. J Ethnopharmacol 2005;98:295-300. PubMed
  9. Chang, T. K., Chen, J., and Lee, W. B. Differential inhibition and inactivation of human CYP1 enzymes by trans-resveratrol: evidence for mechanism-based inactivation of CYP1A2. J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 2001;299(3):874-882.
  10. Dobrydneva, Y., Williams, R. L., and Blackmore, P. F. trans-Resveratrol inhibits calcium influx in thrombin-stimulated human platelets. Br.J.Pharmacol. 1999;128(1):149-157.
  11. Kirk, R. I., Deitch, J. A., Wu, J. M., and Lerea, K. M. Resveratrol decreases early signaling events in washed platelets but has little effect on platalet in whole food. Blood Cells Mol.Dis. 2000;26(2):144-150.
  12. Zbikowska, H. M. and Olas, B. Antioxidants with carcinostatic activity (resveratrol, vitamin E and selenium) in modulation of blood platelet adhesion. J Physiol Pharmacol. 2000;51(3):513-520.
  13. Olas, B., Wachowicz, B., Saluk-Juszczak, J., and Zielinski, T. Effect of resveratrol, a natural polyphenolic compound, on platelet activation induced by endotoxin or thrombin. Thromb.Res 8-15-2002;107(3-4):141-145. PubMed
  14. Yu, C., Shin, Y. G., Kosmeder, J. W., Pezzuto, J. M., and van Breemen, R. B. Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometric determination of inhibition of human cytochrome P450 isozymes by resveratrol and resveratrol-3-sulfate. Rapid Commun.Mass Spectro PubMed
  15. Ma, Z. H. and Ma, Q. Y. Resveratrol: a medical drug for acute pancreatitis. World J Gastroenterol. 6-7-2005;11(21):3171-3174. PubMed
  16. Pendurthi, U. R., Williams, J. T., and Rao, L. V. Resveratrol, a polyphenolic compound found in wine, inhibits tissue factor expression in vascular cells : A possible mechanism for the cardiovascular benefits associated with moderate consumption of wine. PubMed
  17. Chachay VS, Macdonald GA, Martin JH, Whitehead JP, O'Moore-Sullivan TM, Lee P, Franklin M, Klein K, Taylor PJ, Ferguson M, Coombes JS, Thomas GP, Cowin GJ, Kirkpatrick CM, Prins JB, Hickman IJ. Resveratrol does not benefit patients with nonalcoholic fatty
  18. Bedada SK, Neerati P. Resveratrol Pretreatment Affects CYP2E1 Activity of Chlorzoxazone in Healthy Human Volunteers. Phytother Res. 2016;30(3):463-8. PubMed
  19. Chi YC, Lin SP, Hou YC. A new herb-drug interaction of Polygonum cuspidatum, a resveratrol-rich nutraceutical, with carbamazepine in rats. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2012;263(3):315-22. PubMed

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