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[2tender]

Im interested in the length of time people have used this supplement and why or why not they continue to do so. Im sure some people have taken it regularly for years and I would like to hear about their experiences. I have taken it regularly for 3 months and have noticed an increase in stamina and mood, as well as a decrease in body fat. Please post. Thanks!

[anderl]

Im interested in the length of time people have used this supplement and why or why not they continue to do so. Im sure some people have taken it regularly for years and I would like to hear about their experiences. I have taken it regularly for 3 months and have noticed an increase in stamina and mood, as well as a decrease in body fat. Please post. Thanks!

Since june 2007. I have noticed significant stamina. I strain less when swimming long distance. I am up to 1 mile in 20-25 minutes no rest. I have quicker recovery times on completion of a mile only needing about 30 seconds before starting a cool down. I do not notice any other aesthetic or long term results. I'll let everyone know 20 years from now how I am progressing.

[tintinet]

Since spring 2003. Never noticed much, except a brief period of euphoria, increased energy, mental clarity, etc. after starting higher doses (300-500mg) low purity resveratrol extracts. I've since switched to high purity extracts at higher doses (3 grams/day), but I don't notice any perceptible effects.

[2tender]

Thanks for posting, Im over 50 and wondering if perhaps Im simply experiencing placebo effect regarding stamina etc. I do feel better after adding it to my regimen. Im also wondering about its popularity among supplement takers. My current intake is 250 mgs of the oral emulsified caps 99% pure micronized and a Transdermal Resveratrol/Passionflower lotion. I do skip some days (1 or 2) a week to offset expense. Im glad to hear that others have taken it for years with no untoward effects. Anyone else care to post?

[maxwatt]

Thanks for posting, Im over 50 and wondering if perhaps Im simply experiencing placebo effect regarding stamina etc. I do feel better after adding it to my regimen. Im also wondering about its popularity among supplement takers. My current intake is 250 mgs of the oral emulsified caps 99% pure micronized and a Transdermal Resveratrol/Passionflower lotion. I do skip some days (1 or 2) a week to offset expense. Im glad to hear that others have taken it for years with no untoward effects. Anyone else care to post?

I've used 98% and 99% powder for 2 years five months.

Stamina is not IMO a placebo effect, as I've noted in the past. At one point I hought I might be having joint-pain issues, but it turned out to be from sleeping on my side and compressing a nerve in my shoulder. My HDL went up 30%, total cholesterol went down 10% in the first year. Had a physical today, we'll see what results when the lab tests come back. My blood pressure was 105/80, though, as low as it's ever been. I'm over 60. I also had a cardio stress test last year, and they had trouble getting my heart rate high enough for the test; it took half an hour,they had the treadmill maxed at a 12% grade. My dose has varied, from 400 mg to as much as 5 grams. Currently 800 mg, + 400 mg polydatin and 100 mg luteolin.

In the past I thought luteolin negated the positive effects of resveratrol on arthritis, but I've since found that this was due to other causes in my case.

[2tender]

Thanks for shareing that information. Do you take this large dose all at once or throughout the day? Are the polydatin and luteolin combined with the Resveratrol or taken separately?

[maxwatt]

Thanks for shareing that information. Do you take this large dose all at once or throughout the day? Are the polydatin and luteolin combined with the Resveratrol or taken separately?

I had used two doses a day for a time over a year ago, but I believe reseratrol is best taken in the morning. I take it in the morning.

[2tender]

I agree it seems to be best used within a few hours of awakeining. Sources for the Luteolin and Polydatin?

[maxwatt]

I agree it seems to be best used within a few hours of awakeining. Sources for the Luteolin and Polydatin?

can you send me an email, or is that feature disabled for non-members too?

Imminst disabled the PM feature for non-members as a spam-prevention measure.

[2tender]

No, both features are disabled. I did google sources and came up with one company that has both in bulk, listed in their samples section. Is that the one?

[maxwatt]

No, both features are disabled. I did google sources and came up with one company that has both in bulk, listed in their samples section. Is that the one?

probably.

[2tender]

Thanks, getting back to the original question, Im surprised there havent been more responses and that makes me question how popular Resveratrol is. On the other hand a certain vendor is frequently out of stock on some Resveratrol products so there must be quite a few people using it regularly.

[maxwatt]

Thanks, getting back to the original question, Im surprised there havent been more responses and that makes me question how popular Resveratrol is. On the other hand a certain vendor is frequently out of stock on some Resveratrol products so there must be quite a few people using it regularly.

I think a certain fatigue has set in with the people who have been using it. "Been there, done that" and they don't post much here anymore once they have found what works for them. I have noticed that older people notice positive effects very quickly and are more likely to continue taking it. Everybody over 8o I know who has tried it keeps taking it, and claims the feel a lot better. Sixties, usually, fifties not so much. Younger people haven't seemed to notice much unless they are endurance athletes, then they claim it improves their endurance and recovery. Maybe some who are not atheletes are taking it on faith, others stop. I think it is important to get a high purity product, and take a large enough dose.

Edited by maxwatt, 15 May 2009 - 11:11 PM.

[bluemoon]

I think it is important to get a high purity product, and take a large enough dose.

You mentioned people over 80 taking it. What do you think would be a large enough dose for them? 5mg/kg?

[2tender]

Good points here, Maxwalt. Im over 50 and exercise regularly and I must admit it helps recovery among other things. Im probably ingesting around 500 mgs utilizing one 250 mgs licap and 4 pumps of a transdermal lotion. I think that dosage is a matter of personal preference based on subjective results. I would say that 250 to 500 mgs of highest purity available would be enough for most people. Holmes, are you using Res.?

[pycnogenol]

Hi maxwatt,

What is your fasting glucose since taking resveratrol?

Thanks,

— pycnogenol

Edited by pycnogenol, 16 May 2009 - 02:03 PM.

[bluemoon]

Good points here, Maxwalt. Im over 50 and exercise regularly and I must admit it helps recovery among other things. Im probably ingesting around 500 mgs utilizing one 250 mgs licap and 4 pumps of a transdermal lotion. I think that dosage is a matter of personal preference based on subjective results. I would say that 250 to 500 mgs of highest purity available would be enough for most people. Holmes, are you using Res.?

Longevinex, but I cut from 400mg to 200mg a day. I think I get more benefit from 400mg so will likely go back up. I'm also thinking of trying RevGenetics, but I'm not a member so have put it off. I still hope more will be known about using quercetin.

[2tender]

Im not a member either but use the T80 and find it is more economical in the long run, plus the co-factors in the other supplement dont seem to agree with my system also I prefer to have a higher dose in my system at once as the T80 provides in a once daily dose. Unfortunately they are presently out so I will be using the long. I have as a back up. Whether the Quercetin and other co-factors facilitate Res. is questionable in my mind and I have had a reaction to it previously in another supplement it was combined with. I think that Res. works best taken singularly and combined with an obscure, yet popular (among weightlifters) TD. There really is no question about absorbtion (in my mind anyway) when ingested in this dual manner. As a matter of economics it seems to work out better this way also.

Edited by 2tender, 16 May 2009 - 11:03 PM.

[bluemoon]

Whether the Quercetin and other co-factors facilitate Res. is questionable in my mind and I have had a reaction to it previously in another supplement it was combined with. I think that Res. works best taken singularly and combined with an obscure, yet popular (among weightlifters) TD.

Richard Weindruch (U. of Wisconsin), who was interviewed on 60 Minutes with respect to monkeys and CR, stated on a Longevinex ad that the brand was comprised of natural resveratrol, quercetin and IP6 (didn't mention vitamin D) and said "our experience would suggest that there is a certain synergy likely beneficial that comes from the three ingredients..."

He seems credible when I've watched two interviews and does qualify with "suggest" and "likely." He's adding IP6 as well. This doesn't mean that if there is a synergistic effect that it is much higher than just resveratrol, and you can buy those three separately.

Since opinion on quercetin differs here, for now I lean toward what Weidrich says. I might alternate days, and maybe it doesn't matter since many claim benefits with resveratrol alone.

[2tender]

I agree, it may indeed be a moot point and I think what the leading researchers say should be given credence, but it really boils down to what works for an individual and what their physiologic feedback says, provided they are attuned to such. I, by no means am going to put my Longy in the trash.

[Anthony_Loera]

Good points here, Maxwalt. Im over 50 and exercise regularly and I must admit it helps recovery among other things. Im probably ingesting around 500 mgs utilizing one 250 mgs licap and 4 pumps of a transdermal lotion. I think that dosage is a matter of personal preference based on subjective results. I would say that 250 to 500 mgs of highest purity available would be enough for most people. Holmes, are you using Res.?

Longevinex, but I cut from 400mg to 200mg a day. I think I get more benefit from 400mg so will likely go back up. I'm also thinking of trying RevGenetics, but I'm not a member so have put it off. I still hope more will be known about using quercetin.

Not a member? Explain that Holmes... you don't have to be a member, unless you want P98 at a lower price.
See FAQ here: http://www.imminst.o...showtopic=29758

As far as I know, Longevinex provides 30 capsules at 100mg per capsules for $36.95, and does not provide bulk powder if you are looking for a lower cost on pure resveratrol.

So if I do the calculations, you get a total of 3 grams for $36.95 using Longevinex, while the only deal members get is P98 bulk powder at a reduced cost from $98.87... per 100 Grams.
Again,without any discounts that would be 100 grams for $98.87 using bulk powder.

If you are strictly looking at res without Quercetin, bulk powder is a bargain, even without having a member discount. If you are looking for Quercetin, try iHerb as most folks that do take it... usually recommend 500mg or more which is probably close to 10 times what is found in each Longevinex capsule: http://www.iherb.com...ch?kw=quercetin

It is funny, because I don't even take Quercetin capsules myself, and I know this information.

Cheers
A

[bluemoon]

Not a member? Explain that Holmes... you don't have to be a member, unless you want P98 at a lower price.
See FAQ here: http://www.imminst.o...showtopic=29758

I'm not a member of this site. I currently get Longevinex cheaper than $36 -- more like $26 per box, since I buy a few so there is a discount. For now it isn't worth it to buy any powder, but I understand why others would.

From my consumer point of view, this isn't a competition between good brands. I'll probably get RevGen soon but am not sure which. I tell my friends to try Longy or RevGen and I'll buy any off them they dont want. I mentioned what the UW researcher said because I assume he is a top tier researcher and he seems to think quercetin helps. But maybe just a little, who knows.

[maxwatt]

Whether the Quercetin and other co-factors facilitate Res. is questionable in my mind and I have had a reaction to it previously in another supplement it was combined with. I think that Res. works best taken singularly and combined with an obscure, yet popular (among weightlifters) TD.

Richard Weindruch (U. of Wisconsin), who was interviewed on 60 Minutes with respect to monkeys and CR, stated on a Longevinex ad that the brand was comprised of natural resveratrol, quercetin and IP6 (didn't mention vitamin D) and said "our experience would suggest that there is a certain synergy likely beneficial that comes from the three ingredients..."

He seems credible when I've watched two interviews and does qualify with "suggest" and "likely." He's adding IP6 as well. This doesn't mean that if there is a synergi stic effect that it is much higher than just resveratrol, and you can buy those three separately.

Since opinion on quercetin differs here, for now I lean toward what Weidrich says. I might alternate days, and maybe it doesn't matter since many claim benefits with resveratrol alone.

There seems to be a history of Longytudx ads misstating what researchers have actually said. Without a reference to the actual quote, I cannot see why this isn't just another form of viral marketing on Longteftein's part.

[bluemoon]

There seems to be a history of Longytudx ads misstating what researchers have actually said. Without a reference to the actual quote, I cannot see why this isn't just another form of viral marketing on Longteftein's part.

What is the history?
Check out the ad at Google Video and tell us what you think. it is the first ad that pops up. Longevinex claims that the UW researcher has been using Longevinex on mice.

[maxwatt]

There seems to be a history of Longytudx ads misstating what researchers have actually said. Without a reference to the actual quote, I cannot see why this isn't just another form of viral marketing on Longteftein's part.

What is the history?
Check out the ad at Google Video and tell us what you think. it is the first ad that pops up. Longevinex claims that the UW researcher has been using Longevinex on mice.

Link? I'm not going to hunt for it.

[bluemoon]

Link? I'm not going to hunt for it.

No hunting. Go to Google Video, type longevinex, and it is there several times.

[Anthony_Loera]

Holmes,

Quercetin may help, however not everyone believes it will for their particular issue. I am thinking it could help with Breast Cancer if you provide it at much larger doses than they are found in Longivnx.

If you are looking for Quercetin, try iHerb as most folks that do take it... usually recommend 500mg or more which is probably close to 10 times what is found in each of your capsules. The stuff in iHerb is dramatically cheaper. Remember the Breast cancer study uses much, much more Quercetin than what is found in Longevinex. Some folks think IP6 has got lots of issues, and can't be used by everyone:

So buy your Quercetin cheaply here, and get a high purity resveratrol product. You will save some money doing it this way:
http://www.iherb.com...ch?kw=quercetin

Cheers
A

Edited by Anthony_Loera, 18 May 2009 - 04:05 PM.

[bluemoon]

If you are looking for Quercetin, try iHerb as most folks that do take it... usually recommend 500mg or more which is probably close to 10 times what is found in each of your capsules.
Cheers
A

The strange thing is that since it is cheap, I wonder why Longy doesnt just double it.
I wonder how long until we get more info about this. Then there is IP6, which some don't like but the UW researcher included in the "synergy" I'm agnostic since this isn't my area.

Edited by Holmes, 19 May 2009 - 07:47 AM.

[drtom]

Greetings,

I have been taking 250mg/day (50%) since July 2007.
Noted decreased fasting blood glucose and darker moustache (!).
Obtained photo (14/05/09) of another facial hair reverting from white to black.

Can't say for sure if resveratrol is the cause but, as it is the only supplement I take, it is likely to be responsible.
Unless, of course, the whiskers are simply spontaneously turning from white to black.
If anyone knows the rate at which this is likely to occur I'd be glad to know.

Cheers,

Dr Tom

[maxwatt]

Greetings,

I have been taking 250mg/day (50%) since July 2007.
Noted decreased fasting blood glucose and darker moustache (!).
Obtained photo (14/05/09) of another facial hair reverting from white to black.

Can't say for sure if resveratrol is the cause but, as it is the only supplement I take, it is likely to be responsible.
Unless, of course, the whiskers are simply spontaneously turning from white to black.
If anyone knows the rate at which this is likely to occur I'd be glad to know.

Cheers,

Dr Tom

Blood glucose levels can show quite a bit of variation, depending on exercise and diet in general. Without more than two measurements, this shows little, unles the change is dramatic and consistent.

There is an intermediate stage of graying of hair, in which the hair starts as gray, and as it grows, turns black. On can have many hairs that are gray on the tips, and black at the root. Eventually, gray predominates. So it is quite possible this is what you are seeing, gray hairs seeming to be turning black, but it is a normal part of the progression toward gray hair.