- Pterostilbene is a stilbenoid chemically related to resveratrol and is found in blueberries and grapes.
- It belongs to the group of phytoalexins, agents produced by plants to fight infections
- pterostilbene, a compound in the berries, may prove to be a potent weapon in the battle against heart disease
- Pterostilbene has advantages over resveratrol: superior biological activity, better oral bioavailability, and slower metabolism in the body.
- pTeroWhite® is a skin care active based on pterostilbene that is said to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and skin-lightening properties
- Pterostilbene has been shown to have diverse pharmocological actions including a cholesterol lowering effect, enhanced insulin sensitivity, calorie restriction and increased life span
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Pterostilbene
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