Monthly Archives: February 2019

Cryptoxanthin and Zeathanthin Mood Enhancing Xanthophyll Antioxidants

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Stress, Antioxidants and Anxiety

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Exposure to chronic stress is thought to be a primary driver of mood disorders. Exposure to chronic stress is thought to initiate the release of immune components including pro-inflammatory chemicals called cytokines. These cytokines are in turn then thought to … Continue reading →

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Do Antidepressants Act As Antioxidants?

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Antidepressant drugs are the main treatment for mood disorders including anxiety and depression. Different antidepressant have different mechanisms of action, and these are not always fully understood. However, current theory suggests that for an antidepressant to be effective, it must … Continue reading →

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Carotenoids and Anxiety

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Antioxidants are thought to be protective of mood disorders including anxiety and depression. The reason for this may relate to the fact that inflammation is a leading causative agent in the development of mood disorders and the detrimental effects of … Continue reading →

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Antioxidants: Depression and Anxiety

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Oxidative stress is associated with detrimental mood changes. The aetiology of depression and anxiety are complex, but it is thought that the release of inflammatory cytokines may be an initiating step. The release of these cytokines can be caused by … Continue reading →

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids And Depression

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Increasingly, omega-3 fatty acids are being seen as pivotal to mental health. Omega-3 fatty acids are of interest nutritionally because evidence shows that dietary intakes of these fats are falling, and this has lead to a serious imbalance between the … Continue reading →

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The White Water Lily (Nymphaea alba)

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Ellagic Acid: Neuroprotective Polyphenol

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Grape Seed Extract: Improvements in Anxiety and Sleep

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Vitis vinifera is the Latin name for the common grape vine. Vitis vinifera is cultivated throughout the World for wine, fruit and juice production. Vitis vinifera grows to around 30 meters in length, and is characterised by a flakey bark, … Continue reading →

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