Monthly Archives: December 2017

Phytocannabinoids

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Robert Barrington

β-caryophyllene is a phytocannabinoid found in a number of plants including cannabis, black caraway, cloves, hops, basil, oregano, black pepper, ylang-ylang, lavender and rosemary. β-caryophyllene may activate the CB2 cannabinoid receptor in humans and animals. Other plants contain phytochemicals that … Continue reading →

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What About Fruit Juice?

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Sugar Tax: What Does The Literature Say?

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Omega 3 Fats Against Depression?

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Omega 3 fats are a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids that have their first double bond 3 carbon atoms away from their methyl end. This group of fats includes the important essential dietary fat alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) … Continue reading →

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Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Phytochemistry: The primary active constituents in gotu kola are thought to be a group of terpene saponin chemicals that are called asiaticosides.  Asiaticosides include asiaticoside, madecassoside (asiaticoside A), asiaticoside B, madecassic acid, asiatic acid, terminolic acid, brahmic acid, brahmoside and … Continue reading →

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More Benefits for Anti-Inflammatory Diets

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Inflammation is associated with the development and progression of a number of diseases. In particular, inflammation is associated with Western lifestyle diseases including obesity, metabolic syndrome, arthritis, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Mechanistically inflammation can contribute to disease … Continue reading →

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Chocolate / Cocoa (Theobroma cacao)

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Phytochemistry: Chocolate / Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) contains a group of phytochemicals called N-acylethanolamines (NAEs). These can include N-linoleoyl ethanolamide, N-oleoylethanolamide and palmitoyl ethanolamide (PEA). These phytochemicals inhibit the breakdown of natural cannabinoid chemicals in the brain by inhibiting an enzyme … Continue reading →

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Do We All Respond Differently to β-glucan Fibre? Genetic Individuality

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Beta-glucan fibre is a soluble fibre found in a number of cereal grains including oats and barley. It has been suggested that β-glucan fibre is responsible for many of the health effects associated with consumption of these cereal grains. In … Continue reading →

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The Nordic Diet: Cardioprotective

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Robert Barrington

The Nordic diet is a traditional diet, consumed by individuals living in Norway. The Nordic diet is composed of whole unprocessed foods including whole grain cereals, fruits, berries, root vegetables and fish. Epidemiological studies have shown that consumption of the … Continue reading →

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Does Where You Shop Affect The Food Quality You Purchase?

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Robert Barrington

There is an association between poverty and poor health. This association is quite easy to explain in Third World developing countries, as the poorest often do not have access to adequate quantities of protein or clean drinking water. Therefore the … Continue reading →

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