Daily Archives: December 21, 2017

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): Dent-de-lion (lion’s tooth)

Phytochemistry: dandelion is rich in flavonoids including the flavones apigenin and luteolin. Both of these flavones can bind to the benzodiazepine receptor and increase GABA levels in the brain, producing a calming effect. Dandelion also contains the flavonoid isoquercitrin, a … Continue reading

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Vitamin B12 and Cognitive Performance

Evidence suggests that poor diet is a contributory factor in the development of not only poor cognitive function, but also age-related memory decline and dementia. Low levels of B vitamins have been linked to a number of cognitive problems, and … Continue reading

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