Resveratrol itself is no more a scam than vitamin C or calcium. It is a substance found in nature that help protect fruits from bacteria and other invading elements. The “scam” angle the media has played on the public lately is due to the deceptive marketing and the rebill profit model that many companies have forced upon consumers.

Aside from that, resveratrol is sort of a wonder drug because it has a WIDE array of benefits (anti-aging >> weight loss >> cancer prevention >> diabetes) so it’s easy to see how people would be a bit skeptical. It recently became the latest “hype” by people attempting to make a quick buck since it’s gotten a ton of exposure from the likes of 20/20, CBS, Oprah & many others.

The truth is, resveratrol has been known about for some years now and the French have had relatively high amounts of resveratrol in their diet for generations. It’s definitely not a hoax or scam, but it’s not an overnight cure for anything. It does take the body some time to build up resveratrol levels … meaning the longer you take it, the healthier you’ll become.