
Resveratrol is very similar to amino acid tyrosine. It could affect cells in several ways - changing expression of certain genes and activating enzymes. Resveratrol could also affect microbes in the gut, potentially preventing the atherosclerosis that leads to cardiovascular disease. In mice, Resveratol increased the ratio of Bacteroidetes to Firmicutes, a configuration generally associated with a leaner physique. Moreover, resveratrol appeared to promote the growth of Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium and Akkermansia, all of which are bacteria associated with a healthy gut.