Monthly Archives: December 2023

Antioxidants in Beetroot

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) is a commonly eaten root vegetable which is notorious for staining objects it comes into contact with on account of its dark red tissue colour. This colour is largely created by the presence of certain antioxidants that … Continue reading →

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The Health Effects of Coconut

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Coconuts are not the most common food but increasingly coconuts and their products are becoming available in developed nations. This has been driven largely by demand for healthy foods by Western consumers. One aspect of coconuts that has shown to … Continue reading →

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The Bioavailability of Tocotrienols

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Tocotrienols are an important form of vitamin E that may have certain health effects that differ from the other main form of vitamin E, the tocopherols. However, in order for tocotrienols to be effective and beneficial for the health, it … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Mixed Tocopherols

Posted on December 26, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Tocopherols and tocotrienols are chemicals found in plants that share the activity of vitamin E. Vitamin E is therefore a group name for a number of phytochemicals with the physiological activity of the main tocopherol, that is alpha-tocopherol. Although these … Continue reading →

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Saffron and Reproductive Protection

Posted on December 25, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that free radicals and reactive oxygen species are able to cause significant damage to the tissues of the testes and in this way can significantly reduce reproductive function and health. Antioxidants are one way to prevent this damage, … Continue reading →

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The Role of Vitamin E in Immunity

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin E is best known for its role as a lipid soluble antioxidant in human nutrition. In this role, vitamin E protects lipid membranes from peroxidation and in this way protects the cells from damage. However, vitamin E also has … Continue reading →

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Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Exercise

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Exercise increases the oxidation of fuels and as a by-product of this energy generation there is a significant increase in the production of free radicals. This necessitates protective measures to be in place in order to prevent significant tissue damage. … Continue reading →

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Vitamin E Protects from Radiation

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Ionising radiation is damaging to the human body because it has the potential to cause damage to DNA within cells and this can then lead to cell replication errors and cancer. There are many forms of radiation with gamma radiation … Continue reading →

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The Protein Quality of Legumes

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Peas and beans (pulses) are great sources of nutrients, and in particular and high in fibre and protein. The protein content of pulses is important because a large proportion of the world’s population rely on them for adequate protein in … Continue reading →

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Legumes for Health

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Robert Barrington

One of the main advantages of legumes and their high protein seeds (pulses) is their ease of growth and their ability to store for long periods of time. This gives leguminous plants a place in human nutrition that is not … Continue reading →

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