Monthly Archives: October 2019

Salvia elegans (Mirto): Antidepressant and Anxiolytic Herb

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Salvia elegans is a traditional Mexican herbal medicine that is often called mirto. Mexican traditional medicine utilises the leaves and flower of the plant for the treatment of central nervous system diseases. In this regard, extracts of the plant are … Continue reading →

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Elderberry As An Immune Enhancer?

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is considered to have significant health effects. In particular elderberry may have the ability to enhance the immune system. Elderberry has traditionally been used as a protective herb against the influenza virus and in this regard a … Continue reading →

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Lecithin: Anti-Stress Effects

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Lecithin is the name given to a group of lipids found in plant, animal and human cell membranes. Lecithin can be isolated from food and sold in the form of a supplement. In this regard lecithin is often isolated from … Continue reading →

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Fructose Malabsorption and Depression

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Fructose malabsorption is thought to be a major cause of irritable bowel syndrome. In fructose malabsorbers, the fructose passes through the small intestine, where it would normally be fermented, and into the colon. Here bacteria ferment the fructose, producing short … Continue reading →

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Can A High Fructose Diet Cause Mood Disorders?

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Fructose consumption has been shown to cause metabolic dysregulation in animal and humans. This metabolic dysregulation relates to the way that fructose is able to cause insulin resistance, a condition that results in a diminished effect for insulin in the … Continue reading →

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Sweet, White and Deadly

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Chromium For Insulin Sensitivity

Posted on October 5, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Sugar Withdrawal and Anxiety

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Robert Barrington

It has been established that high sugar diets may be a cause of mental deterioration. In particular, dietary sugar is a cause of insulin resistance and inflammation, both of which may contribute to detrimental changes in brain neurochemistry. For example, … Continue reading →

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Are Energy Drinks a Cause of Mood Disorders?

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Energy drinks are associated with a number of health problems. Most notably, energy drinks are associated with insulin resistance, weight gain and obesity. The detrimental health effects of energy drinks relate to the high sugar content in the diets of … Continue reading →

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The Beneficial Effects of Chocolate

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Chocolate is a confectionery food, most commonly made with cocoa and sugar. The sugar to cocoa ratio is pivotal in determining whether chocolate is a healthy food or not. For example, milk chocolate has a high sugar content and a … Continue reading →

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