Category Archives: Anxiety

L-Lysine and L-Arginine and Cortisol

Supplementation with L-lysine has been shown to reduce anxiety in humans. This is interesting as L-lysine does not directly become converted to neurotransmitters, which is the case for some other amino acids such as L-tyrosine and L-phenylalanine. Therefore the anti-anxiety … Continue reading

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Acetyl-L-Carnitine in the Treatment of Depression

Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) has a number of functions in human nutrition and metabolism. Perhaps its most well known role is the transport of fatty acids into the mitochondrial membranes for energy production. Another less well known role, that may be related … Continue reading

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Pharmacological Uses of Vitamin B6

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

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Cuscuta reflexa (Aftimoon): Anti-Anxiety Herb?

Cuscuta reflexa (Aftimoon) is a plant belonging to the Cuscutaceae family of plants. This family of plants contains the genus of plants belonging to the morning glory group of parasitic plants (Cuscuta). Colloquially the plant is known as Aftimoon in … Continue reading

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Fasting and Mood

Evidence suggests that fasting may have particular benefits on mood. The association between mood and fasting is not fully understood but a number of mechanisms have been suggested to explain why fasting may affect the brain. One explanation involves a … Continue reading

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Tryptophan and Light Exposure to Improve Mood?

Tryptophan is an amino acid that is a precursor of serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that may become depleted in the brain in cases of depression and related mood disorders. As serotonin is in turn a precursor to melatonin, and … Continue reading

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A Misunderstood Problem of the Western Diet

Calcium is an essential macromineral that is required for correct metabolic function. One of the main functions of calcium is as a structural component of bone. However calcium ions are also required for cellular signalling and correct neurotransmission and it … Continue reading

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Kaempferol: Central Nervous System Activity

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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Stress Reducing Effects of Matcha Tea

Matcha tea is a variety of green tea that is grown under particular conditions. During growth the plant is shaded, and this is thought to increase the concentrations of certain beneficial biochemicals within the plant tissues. Matcha is thought to … Continue reading

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Black Tea and Depression

Black tea is one of the most commonly consumed drinks in the world. Black tea differs from green tea because the leaves are oxidised during preparation, and this changes the chemistry from that of the original green tea leaf. In … Continue reading

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