Resveratrol
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| Resveratrol | |
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| Term | Resveratrol |
| Short definition | Resveratrol - (pronounced) (rez-VEER-uh-trol) A substance found in the skins of grapes and certain other plants, fruits and seeds. It is made by various plants to protect against invading fungi, stress, injury, infection and too much sunlight. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Resveratrol - (pronounced) (rez-VEER-uh-trol) A substance found in the skins of grapes and certain other plants, fruits and seeds. It is made by various plants to protect against invading fungi, stress, injury, infection and too much sunlight. It is being studied to prevent cancer and heart disease. It is a type of antioxidant and a type of polyphenol
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