Category Archives: Coffee

Caffeine Consumption and Depression

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Many people associate caffeine with nervousness and the development of anxiety. In the short term, this may be the case, and those with anxiety are advised to avoid excessive intakes of caffeine, particularly from coffee, unless habituated to the intake. … Continue reading →

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Chlorogenic Acid: Anti-Anxiety Effects

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Robert Barrington

It is known that poor blood sugar control is a cause of oxidative stress, and so the consumption of a Western diet, that have been shown to lead to insulin resistance and poor blood sugar control, may be a contributory … Continue reading →

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Coffee Versus Tea As A Health Drink

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Tea Versus Coffee

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Does Caffeine Increase Anxiety?

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that tea is able to cause a calming effect in the minutes after it is drunk. However, tea contains caffeine, and caffeine has been shown to be an anxiogenic agent in mammals. This apparently paradoxical situation is explainable … Continue reading →

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Proanthocyanidins and Theobromine: The Health Effects of Cocoa

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Antioxidant phytochemicals found ubiquitously throughout the plant kingdom. Edible plants provide a wide diversity of antioxidants with rich sources being fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, tea, wine and chocolate. Evidence suggest that phytochemical antioxidants are beneficial to the health and may … Continue reading →

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Cocao As An Alternative To Tea

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Antioxidants: Don’t Forget Coffee

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that tea contains high amounts of antioxidants. These antioxidants have been measured and their bioavailability in humans evidenced. Green tea is particularly high in catechins (flavan-3-ols) and black tea contains high amounts of theaflavins and thearubigins. These chemicals … Continue reading →

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The Best Drink For Rehydration?

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Robert Barrington

There is controversy as to the best way to rehydrate following fluid depletion. The traditional and accepted method is to consume an oral rehydration drink that is a solution of salt and glucose. This takes advantage of the active transport … Continue reading →

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Hydration Index (HI) For Drinks

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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