Synonyms: 3, 5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxystilbene and trans-3, 5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxystilbene
What is Pterostilbene?
Similar to resveratrol, pterostilbene is a methylated version of the stilbene molecule. This methylation increases its bioavailability, or absorption by the body.
Pterostilbene Benefits
This supplement offers an array of benefits from healthful aging to mood. Lower doses are more conducive to mood benefits as detailed below.
Dosage Based on Benefit Goals
Take 100 mg of pterostilbene powder weighed on a milligram scale daily.
Stacks
Pterostilbene is often taken with grape seed extract for the combined impact on healthy cholesterol levels.
Pterostilbene-bound caffeine extends the release of caffeine. Whether or not taking caffeine and pterostilbene together has the same effect is unknown.