Monthly Archives: September 2019

Omega-3 Fatty Acids as Anti-Inflammatory Psychotropic Agents

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Omega-3 fatty acids share a common mechanism of action with many current pharmacological psychotropic agents that are used to treat depression. In this regard, omega-3 fatty acids can be thought of as anti-inflammatory psychotropic agents. This means that they can … Continue reading →

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How Does Protein Build Muscle?

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Skeletal muscle is made up predominantly of protein. When we eat animal flesh we are eating their muscle, along with any associated fat and a small amount of carbohydrate stored in skeletal muscle as glycogen. Skeletal muscle is made up … Continue reading →

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Ashwagandha: Neuroprotective

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Antioxidants in Tea

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Mechanisms of Brain Protection

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have therapeutic effects in animals and humans. This effect is most pronounced where an omega-3 fatty acid deficiency exists. Omega-3 fatty acids have a number of effects on brain chemistry, but the exact … Continue reading →

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Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency: Mood Disorders

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Robert Barrington

The omega-3 fatty acid alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) is an essential fatty acid required by human for health. Alpha linolenic acid is metabolised to a number of hormone like substances called eicosanoids, and these have a wide range … Continue reading →

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids To Treat Mood Disorders?

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that omega-3 fatty acids are required for correct brain function. A deficiency of the omega-3 fatty acids, particularly alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3) and its metabolites eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, C20:5 (n-3)) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C20:6 (n-3)), … Continue reading →

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Fish Oils Benefit Mental Health

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Fish oils contain two fatty acids that are important to human health, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, C20:5 (n-3)) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C20:6 (n-3)). Neither of these fatty acids are essential, but evidence shows that their addition to the diet provides … Continue reading →

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Vitamins, Minerals and Essential Fatty Acids: Improves Mental Health

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that deficiencies in essential factors is a causative factor in mental health problems. Essential factors are required for normal health and as their levels drop, mental and physical deterioration occurs. In one study, researchers investigated the supplementation of … Continue reading →

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Winter Vitamin D

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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