Monthly Archives: January 2021

Creatine Monohydrate And Membrane Stabilisation

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Creatine monohydrate has a number of less well known pharmacological effects in cells. In this regard it is considered that creatine may have the ability to stabilise cell membranes. Creatine accumulates in cells where it can act as a zwitterion … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatine | Comments Off on Creatine Monohydrate And Membrane Stabilisation

More on the Insulin Creatine Connection

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Creatine monohydrate supplements have become popular with athletes because they can confer strength gains. Studies suggest that creatine monohydrate absorption and uptake are dependent on the function of the insulin system. In this regard insulin may be required for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatine, Insulin | Comments Off on More on the Insulin Creatine Connection

Creatine Monohydrate Stimulates Protein Synthesis

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Robert Barrington

The most well known explanation for the performance enhancing effect of creatine monohydrate is that it allows improvements in energy metabolism by causing accumulation of creatine in skeletal muscle, which increases the buffering capacity for ATP. However, there may be … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatine, Exercise, Skeletal Muscle | Comments Off on Creatine Monohydrate Stimulates Protein Synthesis

The Diet Gut Mood Link

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Robert Barrington
Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Gut Health, Mood | Comments Off on The Diet Gut Mood Link

Bananas for Mental Health

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Robert Barrington
Posted in Anxiety, Bananas, Depression, Mood | Comments Off on Bananas for Mental Health

Can Creatine Monohydrate Cause Insulin Resistance?

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Creatine monohydrate is a dietary supplement that can supply the body with creatine. This creatine can accumulate in skeletal muscle tissue and here can increase the formation of phosphocreatine. High skeletal muscle phosphocreatine stores may have ergogenic benefits because they … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatine, Insulin Resistance | Comments Off on Can Creatine Monohydrate Cause Insulin Resistance?

Orange Blossom: Anti-Anxiety Treatment

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Orange blossom refers to the flower of the orange plant Citrus aurantium. The blossom is used for a number of commercial purposes including as a perfume. Medicinally orange blossom is regarded as having effects on the central nervous system, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Citrus, Depression, Mood | Comments Off on Orange Blossom: Anti-Anxiety Treatment

Marjoram (Origanum majorana): Anti-Anxiety Herb

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is a perennial plant that grows as a shrub. The plant is also referred to as oregano, sweet marjoram and knotted marjoram. Marjoram is found in Cyprus, Turkey and is cultivated primarily for its culinary uses where … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Marjoram (Oregano), Mood | Comments Off on Marjoram (Origanum majorana): Anti-Anxiety Herb

Myrtenol: Anxiolytic Component of Myrtle?

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Myrtle (myrtus communis) is a medicinal plant noted for its mood elevating effects. Its use in the treatment of insomnia and nervous conditions suggest that it has a significant effect on the central nervous system. A number of studies have … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Mood, Myrtle (Myrtus communis) | Comments Off on Myrtenol: Anxiolytic Component of Myrtle?

Sedative and Hypnotic Effects of Myrtle

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Myrtle (Myrtus communis) is a plant used as a traditional medicine. In certain countries such as Ethiopia extracts of the plant are used for the purpose of treating insomnia. Incidence of insomnia ranges from 10 to 20 % depending on … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Mood, Myrtle (Myrtus communis), Sleep | Comments Off on Sedative and Hypnotic Effects of Myrtle