Monthly Archives: September 2024

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum) and Blood Glucose

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum) is a herb that is thought to possess a number of beneficial health effects in humans and animals. Fenugreek contains an alkaloid trigonelline and an essential oil that is made up of a mixture of volatile and … Continue reading →

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Thermogenic Synergy

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Robert Barrington

A range of thermogenic agents have been investigated for their effects in humans. Of the agents tested, a large number of effective thermogenic agents from plants have been identified. However, often the size of the effects is small and should … Continue reading →

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Flavonoids as Thermogenic Agents

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a subgroup of polyphenols that are present in plants as secondary metabolites. Flavonoids are bioavailable in humans and provide a number of health benefits including protection from cancer and cardiovascular disease. This protection likely stems from the ability … Continue reading →

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Isoflavones as Thermogenic Agents

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Isoflavones are a group of phytochemicals that are present in high amounts in legumes and their seeds. Soy, red clover and kudzu are plants that are high in isoflavones, usually in their glycated form. Isoflavones are often grouped with flavonoids, … Continue reading →

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Carotenoids as Thermogenic Agents

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Carotenoids are a group of lipid soluble antioxidants that are found in plants. In plants they allow the harvesting of light for photosynthesis under conditions of low light and protect the cells from oxidation under conditions of high light. Carotenoids … Continue reading →

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Chlorogenic Acid

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Chlorogenic acid is a phytochemical found in green coffee beans. Chlorogenic acid belongs to the hydroxycinnamate group of phytochemicals, which are aromatic acids or phenylpropanoids. Studies have shown that green coffee bean extracts are able to increase the metabolic rate … Continue reading →

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Forskolin

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Coleus forskohlii is a plant that produces a root that contains a diterpene called forskolin. Forskolin is of interest nutritionally because it has metabolic effects in humans and animals that include activation of adenylate cyclase. Adenylate cyclase is important because … Continue reading →

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Capsaicinoids

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Chili pepper (Capsicum Sp.) contains a group of compounds that are referred to as capsaicinoids. Amongst the capsaicinoids, capsaicin is considered to be the main active principle. Capsaicinoids have been studied and shown to possess thermogenic properties, which suggests they … Continue reading →

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p-Synephrine

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Synephrine is a group of chemicals that includes the compound p-synephrine which is found in the peel of the bitter orange (Citrus aurantium). p-Synephrine has a similar structure to ephedrine, adrenaline capsaicin (from chili peppers) and raspberry ketone (from Rubus … Continue reading →

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Caffeine

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Caffeine is found in a number of foods, most notably tea and coffee. Caffeine is widely consumed and it is almost ubiquitous in the diet of the population of the world. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant that is … Continue reading →

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