Resveratrol compounds have broad application prospects in the fields of medicine, agriculture, health products, food and cosmetics. With the continuous innovation of technology and the growth of market demand, the application of resveratrol will be more extensive, and the market scale is expected to continue to expand.
1. Application Areas and Market Potential
Pharmaceutical field
Cardiovascular protection: Resveratrol reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases by regulating blood lipids and inhibiting platelet aggregation. Studies show that it can reduce the levels of HDL and triacylglycerol in healthy people, which has a significant preventive effect on hypertension and atherosclerosis.
Anti-cancer research: There have been in-depth studies on the anti-cancer mechanism of resveratrol, confirming its inhibitory effect on a variety of cancers such as lung, liver and breast cancers. Although clinical trials are still advancing, its potential as an adjuvant therapy has gained attention.
Neurodegenerative diseases: Resveratrol can activate the SIRT1 gene and enhance the antioxidant capacity, which has neuroprotective effects on Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulation: In the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease, resveratrol can play an anti-inflammatory role by inhibiting pro-inflammatory factors (e.g. TNF-α, IL-6).
Agriculture
Biopesticides: Resveratrol can improve plant resistance and inhibit the growth of pathogens, and has environmental advantages as a natural pesticide.
Crop improvement: Introducing the resveratrol synthesis pathway into cash crops through genetic engineering can enhance the added value of agricultural products.
Healthcare and Food
Antioxidant: As a natural antioxidant ingredient, resveratrol is used in dietary supplements and functional beverages to meet the needs of healthy consumption.
Food preservation: its antimicrobial properties can extend the shelf life of food and replace chemical preservatives.
Cosmetics
Anti-aging products: Resveratrol slows down skin aging by scavenging free radicals and activating DNA repair enzymes, and is widely used in anti-aging serums and creams.
Sunscreen & Repair: Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties help alleviate UV damage and promote skin repair.
2. Market Size and Growth Trends
Global Demand
According to QYR report, the global oxidized resveratrol market size reached hundreds of millions of dollars in 2021 and is expected to expand at a stable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in 2028. China, as a major global consumer market, has significant growth potential.
Conflicts between supply and demand
The current global annual demand is about 100 tons, but the production capacity is only 50-60 tons, the gap between supply and demand drives technological innovation and capacity expansion.