variety of plant species and has been implicated to explain the health benefits of red wine. A
wide range of health beneficial effects have been demonstrated for resveratrol in animal
studies. In this review, we summarize the cardiovascular effects of resveratrol with emphasis
on the molecular targets of the compound. In this regard, resveratrol stimulates endothelial
production of nitric oxide, reduces oxidative stress, inhibits vascular inflammation and …