Legal status by country
Is Pterostilbene legal?
Written by Aaron CuhaReviewed Sep 2026
How Pterostilbene is classified in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada, side by side. Each country has its own page with a direct answer, the regulator's approval status and what the classification means in practice.
All four countries, side by side
| Attribute | United States · FDA | United Kingdom · MHRA | Australia · TGA | Canada · Health Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Not approved | Not approved | Not approved | Not approved |
| Classification | Sold as a supplement | Sold as a supplement | Available as a supplement / complementary medicine | Sold as a supplement |
| Note | Sold as a dietary supplement. No approved indication. The one randomised human trial reported an LDL cholesterol rise of 17.1 mg/dL at 250 mg a day. | None recorded | None recorded | Sold as a natural health product. No approved therapeutic indication. |
US FDA status: Not an approved drug. Sold as a dietary supplement, frequently bundled with nicotinamide riboside or resveratrol in longevity formulations.. Reviewed Sep 2026.
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General information current as of Sep 2026, not legal advice. Classifications change; confirm with the regulator or a lawyer for a specific situation. Educational use only. This database summarizes published research. It is not medical advice and contains no dosing protocols or recommendations for personal use. The Longevity Archive has no vendor relationships.