Tag Archives: Polyphenols

More on Berries and Lipoproteins

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Robert Barrington

vidence suggests that consumption of berries may confer protection against cardiovascular disease. Berries such as blackberries (Rubus subgenus Rubus), raspberries (Rubus ideaus) and black currents (Ribes nigrumare) good sources of flavonoids, and some evidence suggest that these compounds may modulate … Continue reading →

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Is the Acai Berry a Superfood?

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Robert Barrington

he berry from the acai palm tree (Euterpe oleracea) is native to South America where it is used by the natives as a food and medicine. Analysis of the berry shows that it contains a rich cocktail of antioxidant chemicals … Continue reading →

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Does Red Wine Decrease Fat Absorption?

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Nutrient interactions in mammalian digestive systems are incredibly complex. A myriad of factors influence the digestive rates and absorption of nutrients required for health. Interest in the factors that can influence nutrient absorption has grown in recent years because evidence … Continue reading →

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Acai Berry: Antioxidant Cocktail

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Robert Barrington

 he acai berry is a fruit found in palm trees (Euterpe oleraceae) native to the Amazon basin and surrounding areas in South America. The fruit of the tree holds economic value to the indigenous populations of these areas where it … Continue reading →

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Grapes and Blood Pressure

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Robert Barrington

t is becoming increasingly evident that antioxidants are able to favourably modulate high blood pressure. In particular, plant antioxidants such as the polyphenol class of compounds are able to cause blood pressure changes by increasing flow mediated dilation. For example, … Continue reading →

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Blackberries: Pick Your Own Wine

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Robert Barrington

erries are a good source of anthocyanins, a sub-class of the flavonoid group of phytochemicals. Flavonoids are of interest to nutritionists because epidemiological evidence suggests that they are beneficial to the health. In particular, flavonoids may protect from cancer and … Continue reading →

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Red Wine: Gut Bacteria Modulator

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Red wine is difficult to study scientifically because it is a highly complex mixture of chemical compounds, that changes composition over time and which shows variety between different wine types. However, generally research investigating the effects of red wine have … Continue reading →

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Why Does Bruised Fruit Turn Brown?

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Fruit is a rich source of polyphenols. Polphenols are chemicals that may give fruit some of its health promoting qualities in humans, where they are thought to function as antioxidants in plasma. Polyphenols are a diverse group of chemicals and … Continue reading →

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How Do Plant Foods Prevent Cancer?

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Robert Barrington

arcinogenesis is an incredibly complex process and the exact aetiology is not fully understood. Mainstream medicine has failed to make any progress at reducing cancer rates because the paradigm adopted by the pharmaceutical companies is one that seeks maximum profit … Continue reading →

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Red Wine: Alcohol and Polyphenols Both Beneficial to Health

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Red wine is a complex chemical mixture of plant metabolites and ethanol, the exact composition of which is still not understood. Epidemiological evidence suggests that red wine is beneficial to the health, and in particular consumption has been shown to … Continue reading →

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