Monthly Archives: November 2021

Meat Consumption and Anxiety

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Robert Barrington

The food choices an individual makes can directly influence their mood. Certain foods, mainly plant foods, have been shown to have a beneficial effect on long term mental health, because they reduce oxidation and inflammation. In contrast diets that are … Continue reading →

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Food and Mood

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Robert Barrington

The link between the food we eat and the development of mood disorders is well established. There are two main ways that food can affect mood. Firstly, certain foods can directly affect mood by acting on the central nervous system. … Continue reading →

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Fried Foods: Serious Health Hazard

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Fried foods are popular because the frying process causes the production of chemicals that improve the taste of certain foods, and the burning process is actually beneficial in this regard. Further, the addition of the oil increases the fat content … Continue reading →

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Terpenes and Mental Health

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Terpenes are a group of phytochemicals associated most commonly with plants, where they function as secondary metabolites. However, other organisms produce terpenes. Ganoderma is a basidiomycete fungus that produces terpenes. Ganoderma atrium has been shown to possess a number of … Continue reading →

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Ursolic Acid For Brain Health

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Ursolic acid is a triterpenoid compound synthesised by plants as a secondary metabolite. Ursolic acid is present in the human diet in high amounts where large amounts of plant foods are consumed. The typical Western diet is therefore low in … Continue reading →

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Ursolic Acid: Neuroprotective Terpenoid

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Ursolic acid is a triterpenoid found in plants. The chemical name for ursolic acid is  3β-hydroxy-12-ursen-28-ic acid. Over 20,000 terpenoids have been identified in plants and many of these are present in the edible plants that humans consume. The human … Continue reading →

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Ursolic Acid Against Anxiety?

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Terpenoids (terpenes) are a group of phytochemicals synthesised by plants and found abundantly in edible fruit and vegetables. Terpenoids have been researched for their biological effects and in this regard have been found to have significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. … Continue reading →

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Hemerocallis citrina: Stress Relief and Mood Enhancement?

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Hemerocallis citrina is a flowering plant commonly known as long yellow daylily and citron daylily. The flowers, tubers and buds of the plant can be eaten, and the flowers are used in traditional Chinese medicine. .Extracts of the flowers are … Continue reading →

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Bromelain for Mood?

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Bromelain is an aqueous extract from pineapple (Ananas comosus) fruits stems. The active principles in bromelain include a number of protein digesting enzymes. Bromelain has been evidenced to possess significant anti-inflammatory effects and this is often why it is recommended … Continue reading →

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Hydrastis Canadensis: Mood Enhancing Herb

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Hydrastis canadensis is a flowering plant belonging to the buttercup family of plants. Hydrastis canadensis is commonly called goldenseal. The plant is used in traditional medicine for its therapeutic effects and these may include significant effects on the central nervous … Continue reading →

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