Monthly Archives: November 2019

Gamma-Linolenic Acid In Spirulina

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Superoxide Dismutase As a Marker of Mood

Superoxide dismutase is an enzyme that acts as an antioxidant in cells. Superoxide dismutase is present in humans in two forms. One form uses manganese as a cofactor and one form uses copper and zinc as cofactors. The superoxide dismutase … Continue reading

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Ellagic Acid For Brain Health

Ellagic acid is a phytochemical antioxidant found in a number of foods including walnuts and berries. Ellagic acid belongs to the polyphenol group of phytochemicals and a number of studies have shown positive health effects from consumption of ellagic acid … Continue reading

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Aronia melanocarpa (Black chokeberry) as A Mood Enhancer

Aronia melanocarpa (black chokeberry) possesses a fruit which is a rich source of polyphenols. This may explain the health benefits attributed to consumption of the berries. Polyphenols are antioxidants and their effect may contribute to the anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective … Continue reading

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Cocoa Polyphenols and Their Effect on Mood

Cocoa is a rich source of a group of flavonoids called proanthocyanidins. Proanthocyanidins may have particular physical and mental health effects. In terms of the latter, consumption of proanthocyanidins is associated with improvements in mood state. For example, in one … Continue reading

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Dark Chocolate As A Mood Enhancer?

Dark chocolate is considered a healthy food. This relates to the high concentration of flavonoid phytochemicals it contains, in addition to its lower sugar content compared to milk and white chocolate. The flavonoids in chocolate are derived from the cocoa … Continue reading

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Mood Disorder Treatments

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Mushrooms as Immune Stimulants

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Is Caffeine Really A Flavour Enhancer?

Soft drink consumption has been shown to be a cause of insulin resistance and weight gain. This relates to the high sugar (sucrose) content of most soft drinks. Caffeine is also added to soft drinks (approximately 70 % in the … Continue reading

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Lavender Oil Reduces Anxiety

Lavender oil has a number of health effects, particularly a relaxing and calmative action. The calming effect of lavender oil has been attributed to phytochemicals within the essential oil. Lavender oil is used in aromatherapy, and in this capacity, the … Continue reading

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