Monthly Archives: October 2018

5 a Day for Mental Health

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Do Polyphenols Interact with the Cannabinoid System?

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Polyphenols are a group of phytochemicals whose structure is based on multiple phenolic rings. Polyphenols have been extensively researched for their health effects in humans. The main protective effect may come from the ability of polyphenols to act as antioxidants … Continue reading →

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Echinacea: Anti-Anxiety Treatment

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Echinacea generally refers to two plants, Echinacea purpurea or Echinacea angustifolia. Echinacea belongs to the Asteraceae or daisy family and is therefore closely related to the daisy and chamomile plants. Common names for echinacea include the coneflower. Echinacea is a … Continue reading →

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Phytocannabinoids

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Phytocannabinoids are a group of chemicals that are most often associated with the cannabis plant (Cannabis sativa). The main phytocannabinoid in cannabis is Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), although the plant actually contains over 100 phytocannabinoids. Studies suggest that THC is mainly responsible … Continue reading →

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Luteolin: A Mood Elevating Flavonoid

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a group of polyphenolic phytochemicals distributed throughout the plant kingdom. Luteolin is a flavonoid belonging to the flavone subclass. Chemically luteolin is referred to as (3′,4′,5,7-tetrahydroxyflavone). Flavones are an interesting group of flavonoids because evidence suggests that they … Continue reading →

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Peppers (Capsicum annuum): Anxiolytic and Antidepressant?

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Peppers (Capsicum annuum; also commonly called capsicum) are a group of plants belonging to the Solanaceae family that include bell peppers, jalapeños, and cayenne peppers. They grow in a number of regions of the Word but are thought to be … Continue reading →

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