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Pterostilbene

Pterostilbene is a plant compound related to resveratrol, found naturally in blueberries and grapes.

Also listed as trans-3 5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxystilbene 3

LongevityCognitionOrgan FunctionCardiovascularWeight Management

What it is studied for

The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.

InflammationModerateBNo linked study
Oxidative stressLongevityModerateBNo linked study
Cellular health & agingLongevitySmallCNo linked study
MemoryCognitionSmallCNo linked study
Liver healthOrgan FunctionSmallCNo linked study
Blood pressureCardiovascularSmallCNo linked study
All 11 rated effectsGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating

What is pterostilbene?

Pterostilbene is a plant compound related to resveratrol, found naturally in blueberries and grapes. Research on concentrated supplements concerns a different exposure from eating fruit. 1

Why people take it

Longevity17.8%
Cognition15.6%
Immune Support15%
Essential Health12.1%
Energy11.8%
Cardiovascular10.2%

SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.

Questions people ask

Is it simply another name for resveratrol?

No. They are related compounds with different chemical structures. 1

Does the trial support lowering cholesterol?

No. Pterostilbene alone raised LDL rather than lowering it. 2

Does the skin research prove an anti-aging benefit?

No. The cited cell work provides a mechanism worth studying, not a demonstrated benefit from capsules. 3

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