Monthly Archives: November 2018

Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus) Against Anxiety

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Sweet flag (Acorus calamus) is a wetland grass-like monocotyledon plant of the Acoraceae family. Sweet flag can be found growing in northern and subtropical regions, particularly in parts of Europe, Asia, Russia and North America. Sweet flag can grow to … Continue reading →

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Docosahexaenoic Acid Improves Cognition

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Robert Barrington

A number of fatty acids from the omega 3 family are essential to health. Deficiencies of these fatty acids can lead to a number of clinically relevant symptoms including inflammation and cognitive decline. Generally the Western diet is deficient in … Continue reading →

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Depression

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Animals cannot synthesise some of the omega 3 fatty acids they require for correct metabolic function. These fats are therefore essential and must be supplied in the diet, in a similar way that vitamins must be supplied in the diet. … Continue reading →

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