Category Archives: Antioxidant

The Health Benefits of Parsley

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is most commonly used for its culinary effects. Parsley is native to the Meditarranean region and belongs to the Apiaceae family of plants. However, parsley also possesses a number of health effects that explains its use in … Continue reading →

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Black Chokeberry: Anti-Anxiety Fruit

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Robert Barrington

The black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) is a species of shrub that belongs to the Rocaceae (rose) family of plants. The tree is found throughout Northern America and Canada and Europe. The berries are rich in polyphenols, with the dark red … Continue reading →

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The Vitamin C Content of Tomatoes

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Tomatoes are a rich source of antioxidants. One of the most researched antioxidants in tomatoes is the red pigment lycopene, a carotenoid that has been shown to be beneficial to prostate health. However, tomatoes are also a rich source of … Continue reading →

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The Vitamin C and Polyphenol Content of Peaches

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Fruit is an excellent source of nutrients, particularly antioxidants. Peaches contain high amounts of vitamin C and polyphenols, both of which have been shown to have antioxidant effects in humans and animals. Studies have investigated the vitamin C and polyphenol … Continue reading →

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: The Oxidative Stress Hypothesis

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Robert Barrington

One hypothesis suggests that the development of post traumatic stress disorder is due to the presence of chronic stress. This stress likely causes high levels of circulating stress hormones and the development of inflammation. It has been suggested that the … Continue reading →

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What Is the Cause of Age-Related Greying of Hair?

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Premature greying of the hair is the loss of pigment within hair follicles that occurs during normal ageing. Human hair contains black to brown eumelanin and reddish-brown pheomelanin pigments. The ratio of these pigments defines the colour of the hair. … Continue reading →

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Wild Blueberry for Depression

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that foods rich in antioxidants are beneficial at treating mood disorders. This is the basis for the mental health benefits of high plant diets. Blueberries are very high in flavonoid antioxidants, and it might therefore be expected that … Continue reading →

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Antioxidants: Associated with Lower Anxiety Scores

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Inflammation in the brain is associated with the development of mood disorders. This occurs because inflammation can cause damage to tissues via the generation of free radicals. A number of studies have shown that control of these free radicals, either … Continue reading →

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Myrtus communis: antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Myrtus communis (myrtle) is a medicinal plant that grows as a small tree to a height of about 2 meters. In the Bible, Nehemiah 8:15 mentions the use of myrtle in relation to the celebration of the feast in the … Continue reading →

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How Much Vitamin C Is Too Much?

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin C is an important extracellular antioxidant. In addition it is required for a number of synthesis reactions including the production of collagen. In its role as an antioxidant, vitamin C protects cells from free radical damage and oxidative stress. … Continue reading →

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