Monthly Archives: October 2019

The Benefits of Whole Grains

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Berry Tea Versus Traditional Tea

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Mechanisms That Make Polyphenols Neuroprotective

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Polyphenols are naturally occurring phytochemicals found in all plants. Dietary polyphenols are neuroprotective compounds that may have therapeutic uses as mood stabilisers. The mechanisms by which polyphenols can act as neuroprotective agents is not known, but it has been suggested … Continue reading →

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Rosemary Polyphenols As Antidepressants

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is an aromatic garden herb that is part of the Lamiaceae or mint family. These plants are characterised by the production of distinctive aromatic oils. A number of species within the mint family have been shown to … Continue reading →

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Are Dietary Polyphenols Effective Against Depression?

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Dietary polyphenols are non-essential phytochemicals that have been shown to possess certain health effects. It has been suggested that these health effects stem largely from the ability of polyphenols to confer antioxidant protection on the consumer. Evidence suggests that polyphenols … Continue reading →

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Are Proanthocyanidins Anxiolytic Agents?

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Proanthocyanidins are polymerised flavonoids. In this regard proanthocyanidins are a group of phytochemicals comprising of catechin units joined in various configurations. Proanthocyanidins are structurally similar to the catechin flavonoids found in apples and tea. Flavonoids including catechins have been shown … Continue reading →

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The Calming Effect of Cocoa

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Cocoa is a refreshing hot drink that contains the methylxanthine theobromine. Methylxanthines are considered stimulants, but theobromine is perhaps the least stimulating of the methylxanthines found in nature. For example, the caffeine in tea and coffee, and the theophylline in … Continue reading →

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Improving Glycaemic Control

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Convolvulus Plant Nutrition

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Gingko with phospholipids For Memory and Calmness

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Ginkgo biloba extract is a known cognitive enhancing herb. It is not clear how ginkgo is able to improve cognition, but it has been suggested, based on experimental evidence, that extracts of the herb provide significant antioxidant effects to the … Continue reading →

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