Monthly Archives: May 2021

Black Chokeberry: Anti-Anxiety Fruit

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Robert Barrington

The black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) is a species of shrub that belongs to the Rocaceae (rose) family of plants. The tree is found throughout Northern America and Canada and Europe. The berries are rich in polyphenols, with the dark red … Continue reading →

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Boiled Dill (Anethum graveolens) seeds for Anxiety

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Dill (Anethum graveolens) seeds are a rich source of phytochemicals that include polyphenols and an essential oil containing limonene, ketone and carvone. Dill seeds may have beneficial effects against child birth induced anxiety and may also shorten delivery time. One … Continue reading →

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Catechins for Anxiety and Depression

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Catechins are a group of phytochemicals  that belong to the flavonoid class. Chemically catechins are flavan-3-ols. Catechins are found in plant foods and good sources include apples and tea. Catechins may have beneficial effects against mood disorders and may be … Continue reading →

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Essential Fatty Acids and The Brain

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Robert Barrington

In human nutrition there are two essential fatty acids, linoleic acid (LA; C18:2, n-6), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA; C18:3 n-3). These fatty acids are essential because without them the cells cannot function, and inevitably a deficiency causes disease followed by … Continue reading →

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The Vitamin C Content of Apples

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Apples are a good source of vitamin C and provide significant antiscorbutic activity which may also relate to the flavonoids they contain. It has been speculated that the antioxidants accumulate in the skin to protect the ripening fruit from light … Continue reading →

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The Vitamin C Content of Tomatoes

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Tomatoes are a rich source of antioxidants. One of the most researched antioxidants in tomatoes is the red pigment lycopene, a carotenoid that has been shown to be beneficial to prostate health. However, tomatoes are also a rich source of … Continue reading →

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The Vitamin C and Polyphenol Content of Peaches

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Fruit is an excellent source of nutrients, particularly antioxidants. Peaches contain high amounts of vitamin C and polyphenols, both of which have been shown to have antioxidant effects in humans and animals. Studies have investigated the vitamin C and polyphenol … Continue reading →

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Zinc Deficiency: Anxiety?

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Zinc is an essential trace mineral that is required for a number of functions in humans and animals. Evidence suggests that zinc has a significant effect in the brain and may be required for normal mental function. Researchers have assessed … Continue reading →

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Polyphenols Protect from Neuroinflammation

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Polyphenols are a large group of phytochemicals that may have biological effects in animals and plants. One group of polyphenols, the flavonoids, have been extensively investigated for their mood elevating effects. There are substantial structural differences between the various polyphenol … Continue reading →

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Resveratrol as a PPAR Ligand: Mood Stabiliser

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Resveratrol is a polyphenol present in the skin of red grapes. As a result one of the best dietary sources of resveratrol is red wine. Other food sources of resveratrol include pomegranate and nuts. Resveratrol has been evidenced to exert … Continue reading →

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