We have all seen the commercials for Ivory Soap – 99.44% Pure! I do wonder what the remaining .56% is in that bar of soap, but 99.44% pure seems about as pure as you could get.
Resveratrol Supplement tests out at 99.7% Pure – Take That Ivory Soap!
We have talked a good deal about resveratrol supplements on this blog and our opinion on them is pretty clear. If you want to try a resveratrol supplement, you need to make sure it is made with 99% Trans-Resveratrol and it is free of emodin. Emodin is a nasty little substance found in many resveratrol supplements that can lead to side effects like an upset stomach and diarrhea.
The folks at Perfect Supplements, the makers of the Perfect ResGrape Resveratrol just sent us these test results…
Click To See ResGrape-Resveratrol-Analysis
The results show that the Trans-Resveratrol content is actually 99.7% – the highest level we have ever seen in a resveratrol supplement. In addition, there is no emodin in the product.
Don’t Fall For the Old Supplement Industry Bait and Switch
Often you will find some impressive studies and potential health benefits surrounding an ingredient. For example, there is a lot of excitement about the anti-aging potential of resveratrol. Supplement companies will draw you in by talking about all the health benefits of resveratrol, but they will then distract you to the point where you forget to really determine if what they are selling you is pure resveratrol. Remember, it does not matter if resveratrol has strong health benefits if you what you ending buying is not pure resveratrol in the first place. Don’t put the cart before the horse – first determine if you can get pure resveratrol and then decide if the potential health benefits are worthwhile.
Why You Need to See Extensive Testing for the Supplements You Buy
The important thing about the above test is that it was done by Perfect Supplements, the manufacturer of the Perfect ResGrape. The company that supplied them with the resveratrol provided a document that said the resveratrol was 99% pure, but Perfect Supplements took the extra step of re-testing the resveratrol to make sure it was pure and free of emodin. This may not sound like a big deal, but it is rarely done in the supplement industry and really a very important check.
Given that supplements do not need to be tested by the FDA before coming to market, it is very important that before you purchase any supplements you demand to see extensive testing. Do not settle for tests from the ingredient supplier, demand to see independent tests that the manufacturer has done once they receive the ingredient.
Perfect Supplements is the leading way in quality testing when it comes to resveratrol supplements. In addition to the resveratrol test shown above, they have also tested their ResGrape product for ORAC antioxidant levels -
Click Here for Perfect ResGrape ORAC Results
We believe that all supplement companies should follow the lead of Perfect Supplements (and the handful of other companies that do full testing) and provide full and transparent testing results. Yes, it cost the companies some money to run these tests, but as consumers let’s let them know that we will not buy until we see the test results. Come on, say it with me… Show Me the Tests, Show Me the Tests…
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