Monthly Archives: February 2020

Apium Graveolens as an Anti-Inflammatory

Posted on February 29, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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The Use Of Vitamin D To Fight Infection

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin D is an important hormone that has a number of different functions in human physiology. One of the most important roles for vitamin D is the maintenance of the immune system. Evidence suggests that vitamin D deficiency significantly increases … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D Supplements for Treating Depression?

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Low levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D are associated with a number of detrimental health effects. These include immune dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, cancer and mood disorders. Blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D are directly related to the dietary intake of vitamin D, or … Continue reading →

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The Effects of Black Tea on Mood

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Robert Barrington

After water, tea is the most commonly consumed drink in the world. Black tea is an oxidised form of tea and that has been researched and shown to possess a number of health effects including benefits to cognition and mood. … Continue reading →

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On The Chemistry of Green Tea Catechins

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Green tea catechins are a group of flavonoids that have been shown to have biological effects in humans and animals. The catechins are absorbed from green tea and then have anti-cancer, cardioprotective and weight loss effects. However, green tea catechins … Continue reading →

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How Do Plants Respond to Mineral Deficiencies?

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Robert Barrington

As with animals, plants respond to reduced mineral availability through decreases in growth and reproduction. Firstly, plants responds to a decrease in availability of minerals through the use of vacuolar reserves to bridge the gap in available nutrients. Leaves and … Continue reading →

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Creatine and Insulin

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and Mood

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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More on Creatine and Mood

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Creatine supplements may have mood elevating and cognitive effects. The reason for this is the ability of creatine to increase the energy capacity of brain cells. The mood elevating and cognitive enhancing effects of creatine make it a potentially useful … Continue reading →

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Creatine and Cognitive Function

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Creatine is an important component of cells because it is used to buffer phosphocreatine during energy utilisation. Higher levels of creatine mean a greater buffering capacity, and this means the cell has a larger amount of energy for important processes. … Continue reading →

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