Resveratrol and Warfarin, a caution.
Resveratrol inhibits CYP2C9, the main enzyme that clears the more potent S-enantiomer of warfarin, and also inhibits BCRP-mediated efflux. In animal models this raises plasma warfarin AUC and significantly increases INR. Resveratrol additionally inhibits platelet COX-1 and thromboxane A2, adding a pharmacodynamic bleeding risk. Combined effects can amplify warfarin's anticoagulation.
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- Substances
- Resveratrol and Warfarin
- Pair type
- Caution
- Evidence (highest tier)
- Emerging
- Source citations
- 2 sources
- Stack Score effect
- −5 to your Stack Score (per scored caution row).
- Scope
- Supplement × Prescription
- Last verified
- May 30, 2026
Caution · Emerging evidence
Caution
What is happening. Resveratrol inhibits CYP2C9, the main enzyme that clears the more potent S-enantiomer of warfarin, and also inhibits BCRP-mediated efflux. In animal models this raises plasma warfarin AUC and significantly increases INR. Resveratrol additionally inhibits platelet COX-1 and thromboxane A2, adding a pharmacodynamic bleeding risk. Combined effects can amplify warfarin's anticoagulation.
Mechanism. Resveratrol and its conjugated metabolites inhibit CYP2C9 and BCRP, increasing S-warfarin systemic exposure. Independently, resveratrol inhibits platelet COX-1 and thromboxane A2 generation, adding antiplatelet activity to warfarin's anticoagulation.
Recommendation. Avoid resveratrol supplements (typically 100-500 mg/day) while on warfarin. If you choose to take it, keep the dose constant and ask your anticoagulation clinic to recheck INR within 1-2 weeks of starting or stopping.
Sources (2)
- Huang TY, Yu CP, Hsieh YW, Lin SP, Hou YC. Resveratrol stereoselectively affected (±)warfarin pharmacokinetics and enhanced the anticoagulation effect. Sci Rep. 2020;10(1):15910. PMID 32985569
- Tan CSS, Lee SWH. Warfarin and food, herbal or dietary supplement interactions: A systematic review. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2021;87(2):352-374. PMID 32478963
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If both Resveratrol and Warfarin are in the same stack, this pair applies −5 to your Stack Score (per scored caution row).
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