Monthly Archives: October 2022

Alternative Sources of Flavonoids

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a group of phytochemicals that have some interesting health effects. Of particular note is the evidence that they act as antioxidants in humans and animals. Regular consumption of flavonoids may reduce the risk of developing certain Western lifestyle … Continue reading →

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Do Flavonoids Have to Be Absorbed To Be Beneficial?

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a group of phytochemicals that are structurally polyphenolic. This means they are made of numerous phenolic rings chemically bonded together. The structure of flavonoids is such that they contain a variable amount of hydroxyl groups and this gives … Continue reading →

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Apigenin and Cancer

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Apigenin is a phytochemical that is a member of the flavonoid group of polyphenolic molecules. Within the flavonoids, apigenin belongs to the flavonol sub-group, and is therefore structurally related to quercetin and kaempferol. Evidence suggests that apigenin may have significant … Continue reading →

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Glycine and L-Theanine for Rest and Focus (The NMDA Receptor)

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Robert Barrington
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Kaempferol: Central Nervous System Activity

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Kaempferol is a flavonoid belonging to the flavonol subgroup. Kaempferol has been researched for its beneficial effects on health. Kaempferol is not as commonly consumed as other dietary flavonoids as its content in food is limited, but broccoli, endive and … Continue reading →

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Mechanism of Action of Flavonols

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Flavonols are a group of flavonoids including quercetin and kaempferol. In a wider context they form part of the polyphenol group of phytochemicals. Like most polyphenols, flavonols act as antioxidants and this may explain the mechanism of action. Further evidence … Continue reading →

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Quercetin as an Antiviral

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Quercetin is a flavonol that belongs to the larger phytochemical category of the flavonoids. Flavonoids are polyphenols as their structure is that of a number of phenolic rings. These rings give flavonoids antioxidant properties, and it is for this that … Continue reading →

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How Does Honey Act As An Antibiotic?

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Honey has been shown to have a number of beneficial health effects. One health effect of honey that is fairly well established is its ability to kill bacteria. One explanation for this is that sugars, of which honey is a … Continue reading →

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