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Head-to-head evidence comparison — which supplement is right for you?
Vitamin A wins 1 of 3 categories. Both are solid choices — the best pick depends on your specific goals.
Verdict
Likely helps
9 of 11 studies with measurable effects showed benefit.
Top outcomes
Verdict
Mixed evidence
8 of 17 studies with measurable effects showed benefit.
Top outcomes
150-500mg trans-resveratrol
With a meal containing fat
Trans-resveratrol capsules
2500-5000 IU daily (retinol); up to 25000 IU (beta-carotene)
With fat-containing meal, Any time of day
Mixed carotenoids or low-dose retinyl palmitate
4-12 weeks
4-8 weeks
2-4 weeks
2-4 weeks
4-8 weeks
With chronic excess
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials on the Impact of Resveratrol Supplementation on Anthropometric Indices in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Phytotherapy research : PTR (2025) · Meta analysis · n=614
We determined overall effect sizes using a random-effects model and assessed heterogeneity using the I 2 statistic and Cochrane's Q test.
Resveratrol for the Management of Human Health: How Far Have We Come? A Systematic Review of Resveratrol Clinical Trials to Highlight Gaps and Opportunities
International journal of molecular sciences (2024) · Systematic review · n=200
Over the last 20 years, there have been almost 200 studies evaluating resveratrol across at least 24 indications, including cancer, menopause symptoms, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease.
Resveratrol and Female Fertility: A Systematic Review
International journal of molecular sciences (2024) · Systematic review
The current literature, though limited, suggests that resveratrol may play a role in female infertility.
Effects of primary or secondary prevention with vitamin A supplementation on clinically important outcomes: a systematic review of randomised clinical trials with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis
BMJ open (2024) · Meta analysis · n=672
Vitamin A did not reduce mortality in individually randomised trials (RR 0.99, 95% CI 0.93 to 1.05; I²=32%; p=0.19; 105 trials; moderate certainty), and this effect was not affected by the risk of bias.
Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation During Pregnancy on Maternal, Birth, Child Health and Development Outcomes in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Nutrients (2020) · Meta analysis · n=451723
IFA supplementation showed notable improvement in maternal anemia and the reduction in low birthweight, whereas LNS supplementation had no apparent effect on outcomes; further research that compares LNS and MMN supplementation could help understand differences with these commodities.
Vitamin A supplements for reducing mother-to-child HIV transmission
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews (2017) · Meta analysis · n=6601
Antepartum or postpartum vitamin A supplementation, or both, probably has little or no effect on mother-to-child transmission of HIV in women living with HIV infection and not on antiretroviral drugs.
Based on meta-analysis showing TNF-α reduction in young and obese subjects. Effect sizes were modest and heterogeneity was high (I2=60-74%). Higher doses associated with increased GI upset risk.
AI-estimated from published studies. Interpret as directional guidance.
Vitamin A has a higher evidence score (9/10 vs 9/10) and wins in 1 of 3 categories.
For healthy aging, Vitamin A has a higher relevance score (80 vs 75).
No known interactions between Resveratrol and Vitamin A have been documented in our database. However, always consult a healthcare provider before combining supplements.