Category Archives: Polyphenols

Cocoa For Relaxation?

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Polyphenols as Mood Elevating Agents

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that free radicals and oxidative stress may be a cause of mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. That both these disorders are associated with increases in environmental stress, and that stress can be a cause of free … Continue reading →

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Pomegranate Juice To Lower Blood Sugar?

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Robert Barrington

A high postprandial glycaemic response to foods is detrimental because it leads to the nutrient overload syndrome. Simplified, the nutrient overload syndrome is a situation whereby a high intakes of carbohydrate overwhelm the ability of cells to cope with the … Continue reading →

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Propolis: Mood Elevating Food?

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Propolis is a bee product that is made when honey bees collect resinous material from the leaves and bark of plants. This resinous material is then subsequently mixed with beeswax and enzymes to produce propolis. Because the propolis is mainly … Continue reading →

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The Neuroprotective Effects of Polyphenols

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Do Polyphenols Interact with the Cannabinoid System?

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Polyphenols are a group of phytochemicals whose structure is based on multiple phenolic rings. Polyphenols have been extensively researched for their health effects in humans. The main protective effect may come from the ability of polyphenols to act as antioxidants … Continue reading →

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Phytocannabinoids

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Phytocannabinoids are a group of chemicals that are most often associated with the cannabis plant (Cannabis sativa). The main phytocannabinoid in cannabis is Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), although the plant actually contains over 100 phytocannabinoids. Studies suggest that THC is mainly responsible … 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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Antioxidants in Spirulina

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Phytochemistry: Green tea is a rich source of polyphenols of the flavonoid subclass. In particular, green tea contains high amounts of a type of flavonoid called flavan-3-ols. These are sometimes referred to as catechins. The main catechin in green tea … Continue reading →

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