Category Archives: Green Tea

The Carotenoid Content of Green and Black Tea

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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GABA Tea: Beneficial Against Mood Disorders?

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) tea is a special tea that has a greater content of GABA compared to normal tea. GABA tea is made by exposing normal tea leaves (from the Camellia sinensis plant) to low oxygen conditions. This increased … Continue reading →

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Dietary Sources of GABA

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an amino acid neurotransmitter found in the brains of mammals and other animals. GABA is synthesised by humans and is therefore not essential in the diet. GABA is an amino acid, but it is not … Continue reading →

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Green Tea Catechins: Protective of Caffeine Induce Anxiety

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Caffeine is able to activate noradrenaline release through the activation of noradrenergic neurones. This may in turn then have a modulating effect on the synthesis and release of dopamine. Caffeine can therefore elevate levels of a number of excitatory neurotransmitters … Continue reading →

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Green Tea: Effective Against Anxiety?

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Robert Barrington

The polyphenols are a group of phytochemicals found in plants. Evidence suggests that humans who eat large amount of plant foods have significant intakes of polyphenols. Scientific studies have shown that polyphenols have a number of health effects, including anxiolytic … Continue reading →

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What Is L-Theanine and Do You Need it?

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Robert Barrington

L-theanine is an amino acid found almost exclusively in tea (the Camellia sinensis plant). Chemically L-theanine is called 𝛾-glutamylethylamide. This amino acid does not form proteins like many other amino acids, but instead is found in its free-form. L-theanine is … Continue reading →

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Are Green Tea Catechins Appetite Suppressants?

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a group of phytochemicals with antioxidant effects in humans. As flavonoid intakes increase, the risk of many Western lifestyle diseases decreases. In particular, high intakes of flavonoids have been shown to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease and … Continue reading →

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Is Green Tea an Effective Dental Preparation?

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Fluoride: Teeth, Tea and Toothpaste

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Fluoride is a trace mineral in human nutrition. There is some evidence that fluoride may be essential, although this point of view is controversial. For example. Fluoride is said to be required for the hardening of tooth enamel and the … Continue reading →

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Green Tea Supplements: Are You Getting What You Think?

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Green tea is a form of traditional tea made from the Camellia sinensis plant. Green tea has become a popular health supplement and is now widely available from health food stores. This relates to research showing beneficial effects for green … Continue reading →

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