Category Archives: Polyphenols

Ellagic Acid For Brain Health

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Ellagic acid is a phytochemical antioxidant found in a number of foods including walnuts and berries. Ellagic acid belongs to the polyphenol group of phytochemicals and a number of studies have shown positive health effects from consumption of ellagic acid … Continue reading →

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Mechanisms That Make Polyphenols Neuroprotective

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Polyphenols are naturally occurring phytochemicals found in all plants. Dietary polyphenols are neuroprotective compounds that may have therapeutic uses as mood stabilisers. The mechanisms by which polyphenols can act as neuroprotective agents is not known, but it has been suggested … Continue reading →

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Are Dietary Polyphenols Effective Against Depression?

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Dietary polyphenols are non-essential phytochemicals that have been shown to possess certain health effects. It has been suggested that these health effects stem largely from the ability of polyphenols to confer antioxidant protection on the consumer. Evidence suggests that polyphenols … Continue reading →

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Mangiferin and Morin

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Red Wine and Anxiety

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Resveratrol is a polyphenolic substance found in large amounts in red wine. Resveratrol is associated with a number of health effects and this has been linked to its antioxidant effects. As antioxidants are protective of mood disorders, it has been … Continue reading →

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Stimulation of New Brain Cells by Polyphenols

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Robert Barrington

It has been evidenced that at least two parts of the brain are able to generate new neurones (neurogenesis). These areas are the the subventricular zone and the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus. Factors that can inhibit this process include … Continue reading →

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Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)

Posted on August 25, 2019 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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Aronia Melanocarpa (Black Chokeberry)

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Ellagic Acid: Neuroprotective Polyphenol

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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