Category Archives: Citrus Fruit

Orange Blossom and Mood

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Citrus Aurantium: Phytochemistry Influenced By Ripeness

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Citrus is a large group of fruit bearing trees that include oranges and lemons. Citrus fruit are well known for their vitamin C content, but also contain a number of other phytochemicals that are of interest. Citrus aurantium is commonly … Continue reading →

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Orange (Citrus sinensis): Central Nervous System Effects

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Citrus sinensis are a large cultivar of trees that bear orange fruits. Citrus trees were originally thought to be native to Asia, but have now spread throughout the World, due to their huge commercial value. Citrus sinensis is consumes as … Continue reading →

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More on The Protective Effect of Citrus Fruit on Mood Disorders

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Plant material that is high in antioxidants shows the ability to have beneficial effects of mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. Citrus fruit is high in a number of phytochemical antioxidants particularly vitamin C and a number of polyphenols … Continue reading →

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Citrus Fruit: Anxiety and Depression

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Citrus Fruit for Carotenoids

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Carotenoids are a group of phytonutrients that may have particular health benefits in humans. Carotenoids are synthesised in plants and are absorbed by animals when they eat carotenoid containing plants. Common dietary carotenoids include β-carotene and lycopene, and these are … Continue reading →

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Citrus and Vitamin C

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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Absorption of Flavanones

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Naringenin (4’, 5, 7-trihydroxyflavanone) and hesperetin (3′, 5, 7-Trihydroxy-4′-methoxy flavanone) are flavanones that belong to the flavonoid group of phytochemicals. Flavanones possess antioxidant activity like all flavonoids, and in addition are phytoestrogens that may exert anti-oestrogenic effects. Naringenin has also … Continue reading →

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