Monthly Archives: May 2023

Some of the Forgotten Antioxidants

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Antioxidants are an important group of chemicals because they have the ability to protect cells from damage. Antioxidants prevent the free radical damage associated with aging and disease. A number of antioxidants often get the plaudits for their role in … Continue reading →

Posted in Antioxidant, Berries, Garlic, Herbs, Spices | Comments Off on Some of the Forgotten Antioxidants

Part Time Healthy Eating

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that healthy eating can significantly reduce the risk of a number of diseases. A healthy high quality balanced diet is essential to a healthy lifestyle and is important for both mind and body. In addition, a healthy diet … Continue reading →

Posted in High Quality Diet | Comments Off on Part Time Healthy Eating

Vitamin A: Teratogenic Effects

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin A refers to a group of chemicals that are all able to provide the same function in humans. Retinal, retinol, retinaldehyde, retinoic acid and β-carotene (and certain other carotenoids) can all provide the activity of vitamin A. Vitamin A … Continue reading →

Posted in Beta Carotene, Vitamin A | Comments Off on Vitamin A: Teratogenic Effects

Cabbage and The Stomach

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Robert Barrington

The cabbage (Brassica oleracea) is a commonly eaten leafy vegetable with a number of recognised health effects. The cabbage belongs to the brassica family and is cultivated around the world as a food crop. However, as with most brassica family … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabbage, Gut Health | Comments Off on Cabbage and The Stomach

Pharmacological Uses of Vitamin B6

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that serotonin deficiency is a causative factor in the development of depressive symptoms. There is also evidence that deficiencies of the catecholamines including dopamine, noradrenaline and adrenaline may also be involved in the development of mood disorders. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Mood, Vitamin B | Comments Off on Pharmacological Uses of Vitamin B6

Why Is It Important To Eat Your Greens?

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Greens refer generally to green leafy vegetables, but some definitions of greens extend to non leafy vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage. Greens are an important component of a healthy diet because they contain a range of nutrients, many of … Continue reading →

Posted in Plant Foods, Vegetables | Comments Off on Why Is It Important To Eat Your Greens?

Selenium and Brain Function

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Selenium is an essential trace mineral needed by the cells of the body for a number of functions. In particular, selenium forms part of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, and in this role is required for antioxidant protection. Evidence suggests that … Continue reading →

Posted in Antioxidant, Brain, Selenium | Comments Off on Selenium and Brain Function

Do Antioxidants Improve Fertility in Males?

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Antioxidants in foods and supplements have been shown to have a wide range of physiological effects in humans and animals. These effects stem from their ability to reduce cellular damage by reducing the production of and generation of free radicals. … Continue reading →

Posted in Antioxidant, Fertility | Comments Off on Do Antioxidants Improve Fertility in Males?