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Pterostilbene
A source-linked reference on Pterostilbene, evidence, safety and product identity. Sources checked 6 September 2026.
Source and review status
Published sources checked
Sources checked on: 6 September 2026
Qualified clinical review: Pending. This page has not been clinically reviewed.
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Editorial role: InfoAddict. Last material change: 6 September 2026. Next source review: 6 March 2027.
Ingredient and preparation
Pterostilbene is a stilbene compound related to resveratrol and is often marketed for healthy ageing.
Sources: National Library of Medicine, PubMed
Evidence and limits
In an 80-person, 6-8 week trial in adults with elevated cholesterol or LDL, pterostilbene monotherapy increased LDL. This short metabolic trial cannot establish a longevity, cognition or disease-prevention effect.
Sources: National Library of Medicine, PubMed
Safety and a useful record
Long-term safety, interaction and product-standardisation questions remain relevant. Do not infer a chronic-use conclusion from a mechanism claim.
Sources: National Library of Medicine, PubMed, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Record the exact compound, product and measurable outcome, not an anti-ageing promise.
Sources: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Published sources
- Pterostilbene on metabolic parameters: a randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled trial
National Library of Medicine, PubMed. Published 2014; accessed 6 September 2026.
Supports: An 80-person, 6-8 week trial in adults with elevated cholesterol or LDL; pterostilbene monotherapy increased LDL.
- Safe Use of Complementary Health Products and Practices
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Current NCCIH reference; accessed 6 September 2026.
Supports: General safety, interaction and contamination context. It does not establish ingredient-specific benefit.
Change history
| Date | Change | Clinical-review status |
|---|---|---|
| 6 September 2026 | Source-linked reference published | Pending |
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