Category Archives: Antioxidant

Can Antioxidants Protect From Bisphenol A?

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical that is present in certain plastics such as epoxy resins and polycarbonates. Bisphenol A is a hormone disrupting chemical and can negatively affect make fertility because it can interfere with spermatogenesis and testosterone production … Continue reading →

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Coenzyme Q10 as an Anti-Aging Supplement

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Coenzyme Q10 is an important and essential component of the mitochondrial electron transport chain, and is therefore pivotal to energy production in all cells. In addition, coenzyme Q10 also functions as an antioxidant in plasma membranes, and so is pivotal … Continue reading →

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Some of the Forgotten Antioxidants

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Antioxidants are an important group of chemicals because they have the ability to protect cells from damage. Antioxidants prevent the free radical damage associated with aging and disease. A number of antioxidants often get the plaudits for their role in … Continue reading →

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Selenium and Brain Function

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Selenium is an essential trace mineral needed by the cells of the body for a number of functions. In particular, selenium forms part of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, and in this role is required for antioxidant protection. Evidence suggests that … Continue reading →

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Do Antioxidants Improve Fertility in Males?

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Antioxidants in foods and supplements have been shown to have a wide range of physiological effects in humans and animals. These effects stem from their ability to reduce cellular damage by reducing the production of and generation of free radicals. … Continue reading →

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Overthinking Nutrition: Antioxidants

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Nutrition is a complex subject and it is sometimes apparent that people can become confused as to how to eat to remain healthy. Despite the complexity of the subject, much of the confusion stems not from this complexity, but the … Continue reading →

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The Phytochemistry of Hazelnuts

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Hazelnuts are a commonly eaten tree nut. Hazelnuts are perhaps best known for their high oil content, which comprises about 60 % of the total weight of the nut. This provides the consumer with a significant intake of energy. The … Continue reading →

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The Antioxidant Effects of Green Tea

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Green tea is a decoction made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Green tea has been extensively researched for its phytochemical content and its health effects. Green tea is a source of catechin flavonoids, and it is these … Continue reading →

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Cloves as a Spice

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) is a highly important commercial spice that also has significant medicinal effects. The antioxidant effects of cloves not only impart excellent flavour qualities on certain foods, but can also preserve the food constituents of which they form … Continue reading →

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Quercetin and the Brain

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Quercetin is a phytochemical that belongs to the flavonoid group of polyphenols. Evidence suggests that quercetin is bioavailable in humans, where it may confer health effects due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Quercetin may protect brain tissue because of … Continue reading →

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