Category Archives: Catechin

Flavonoid Synthesis

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Boost Antioxidants With Berry Tea

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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The Catechins in Tea are the Primary Antioxidants

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Green tea is a complex mixture of chemicals, a number of which may have antioxidant properties. Of the antioxidants in tea, the catechin group of flavonoids has been identified as the likely cause of its high antioxidant capacity. For example, … Continue reading →

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Tea Antioxidants: What About The Milk?

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Tea is the most widely drunk drink in the World after water, and so is nutritionally highly important. The association between tea consumption and protection from certain diseases has been well reported. In particular, tea drinkers show a reduced risk … Continue reading →

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Flavonoid Absorption, Distribution, Metabolisma and Excretion (ADME)

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Flavonoids For Disease Prevention

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a group of polyphenolic compound present in plants as secondary metabolites (meaning they are synthesised for purposes other than primary metabolic activity). Many edible and commonly consumed plants contain flavonoids, and as a result human consumption of flavonoids … Continue reading →

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Quercetin and Epicatechin

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoid rich foods such as tea, red wine and cocoa are increasingly being seen as beneficial to the health. Flavonoids are a group of polyphenolic compounds that possess in vitro antioxidant capabilities, and may confer antioxidant capacity to animal tissue … Continue reading →

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Tea With Milk?

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Green Tea and Energy Expenditure

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Green Tea for Multiple Sclerosis?

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Multiple sclerosis is a condition characterised by a weakness in the skeletal muscles. The causes of multiple sclerosis are not fully understood, but relate to an autoimmune condition of the nervous system that leads to a loss of the myelin … Continue reading →

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