Monthly Archives: January 2022

Carrots, Free Radicals and Cancer

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Robert Barrington

β-carotene is an orange coloured carotenoid found in high concentrations in carrots. Consumption of β-carotene is controversial, because some studies show that it protects from cancer and some show that it might increase cancer rates. This discrepancy may relate to … Continue reading →

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Tribulus terrestris as  neuroprotective Agent

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Tribulus terrestris is a herbal treatment used in traditional medicine for its anticancer, anti-diabetic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, cardio tonic, diuretic, nerve tonic and immunomodulatory effects. Like all plants, Triubulus terrestris is a rich source of phytochemicals that may have significant medicinal … Continue reading →

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Is the Aroma of Herbal Tea Relaxing?

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Robert Barrington

The reason for the health effects of herbal tea have been well researched and this may include the presence of high numbers of polyphenol antioxidant compounds in most herbal teas. Herbal teas vary in their phytochemical content, but generally they … Continue reading →

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The Health Effects of Lycopene

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Lycopene is a carotenoid component found in high concentrations in tomato cells. Other foods that contain lycopene include pink grapefruit. Lycopene is a photosynthetic accessory pigment and its chemical structure gives foods that contain it a reddish colour. A number … Continue reading →

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Mushrooms to Boost Immunity

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Mushrooms are a unique group of foods that belong to the fungi kingdom of organisms. Biologically, mushrooms are the fruiting body of fungi and while some are poisonous many have important health effects. One health effect of mushrooms that has … Continue reading →

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Lifestyle and Stress

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Lifestyle is known to play a significant role in the human and animal stress response. In studies, lifestyle manipulation is known to alter the susceptibility to stress and by being able to modify its damaging effects. For example, in one … Continue reading →

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Minerals and Immunity

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Mineral deficiencies arise through various mechanisms and are prevalent in both Western nations and the developing world. Mineral deficiencies can have an impact on host immunity and a number of mineral deficiencies are known to cause severe immune dysfunction. Copper … Continue reading →

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Plant Compounds as An Alternative to Synthetic Preservatives

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Lipids and protein can deteriorate in storage and this is a major cause of food spoilage. Manufacturers have devised ways to prevent this from happening and one of the most common ways to preserve meat is through use of synthetic … Continue reading →

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Beetroot as a Source of Nitrate

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Red beetroot (Beta vulgaris) is a rich source of phytochemicals that may provide health benefits to individuals who consume it regularly as part of a healthy diet. Red beetroot has been evidenced to contain betanin, phenolic compounds, saponins, fibre, vitamins … Continue reading →

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Celeriac: Nutritional Content

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Celeriac (Apium graveolens), commonly known as celery root, is a variety of celery that has an edible stem and belongs to the Apiaceae family. In appearance once the roots are removed the celeriac resembles a cabbage in size and shape. … Continue reading →

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