Category Archives: Antioxidant

Antidepressant Herbs as Antioxidants

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Robert Barrington

A number of herbs are known for their antidepressant effects. Three popular herbal supplements that have this antidepressant effect are St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum), Ginkgo biloba and Apocynum venetum (Luobuma or sword-leaf dogbane). The antidepressant effects of these herbs … Continue reading →

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The Phytochemistry of Convolvulus pluricaulis

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Convolvulus pluricaulis is an Ayurvedic herb that is used to treat mental disorders originating from exposure to stress, including anxiety and depression. It may also have some cognitive enhancing properties. The whole plant of Convolvulus pluricaulis may be used medicinally, … Continue reading →

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Are Berries Protective of Anxiety?

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Fruits and vegetables may be protective of mood disorder because of the phytochemicals they contain. One group of phytochemicals in plant foods that have shown protective effects on mental health are the flavonoids. Berries are a rich source of flavonoid … Continue reading →

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Inflammation, Oxidative stress and Mood Disorders

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Robert Barrington

The biochemical changes that occur to cause depression and anxiety are of interest to researchers because an understanding of these factors can allow treatments to be found. It is known that mood disorders such as anxiety and depression are triggered … Continue reading →

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Tualang Honey as an Anxiety Treatment

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Tualang honey is a pure honey from Malaysia. The honey is made from a wide range of plants by Asian rock bees (Apis dorsata). In the process of creating their honey, the bees build a large honeycomb on branches of … Continue reading →

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Superoxide Dismutase As a Marker of Mood

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Superoxide dismutase is an enzyme that acts as an antioxidant in cells. Superoxide dismutase is present in humans in two forms. One form uses manganese as a cofactor and one form uses copper and zinc as cofactors. The superoxide dismutase … Continue reading →

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Polygonum multiflorum

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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More Evidence That Antidepressants are Antioxidants

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Although antidepressant drugs are widely prescribed for the treatment of anxiety and depression, it is not fully understood how they work. Medical literature suggests that modern antidepressants work by increasing levels of serotonin, noradrenaline or dopamine in the brain. This … Continue reading →

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Antioxidants as Therapy for Low Mood

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Exposure to stress is a primary factor in the development of mood disorders. Stress is able to cause mood disorders because one of the downstream effects of the presence of high levels of stress hormones is the production of inflammation … Continue reading →

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Berry Tea Versus Traditional Tea

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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