Category Archives: Anxiety

Kaempferol: Central Nervous System Activity

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Kaempferol is a flavonoid belonging to the flavonol subgroup. Kaempferol has been researched for its beneficial effects on health. Kaempferol is not as commonly consumed as other dietary flavonoids as its content in food is limited, but broccoli, endive and … Continue reading →

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Stress Reducing Effects of Matcha Tea

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Matcha tea is a variety of green tea that is grown under particular conditions. During growth the plant is shaded, and this is thought to increase the concentrations of certain beneficial biochemicals within the plant tissues. Matcha is thought to … Continue reading →

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Black Tea and Depression

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Black tea is one of the most commonly consumed drinks in the world. Black tea differs from green tea because the leaves are oxidised during preparation, and this changes the chemistry from that of the original green tea leaf. In … Continue reading →

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Tea: Physical and Mental Relief

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Tea is a decoction made from the Camellia sinensis plant. Tea is an interesting herb because it is the most widely consumed drink after water, and because it has such a well researched group of health effects. The effects of … Continue reading →

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Neuroprotective Effects of Olive Oil Terpenoids

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Olive oil is a rich source of phytochemicals, many of which may confer beneficial health effects to humans. Nutritional studies initially concentrated on the fatty acid content of olive oil to explain its health effects, but more recently it has … Continue reading →

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Diet and Lifestyle for Mental Health

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Mood disorders have been shown to be more prevalent in those with poor diet and unhealthy lifestyles. In one study researchers tested a diet and lifestyle programme to see how it affected mood in the subjects. Subjects consumed plant based … Continue reading →

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Inositol for Anxiety

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Inositol is a nutrient that is classed as a dietary phenol. When consumed inositol is used for a number of purposes including the synthesis of phosphoinositides in cell membranes which help with cell communication and cell structure. Inositol is also … Continue reading →

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Inositol as a Treatment for Anxiety and Depression

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Inositol is a nutrient that is incorporated into cell membranes as part of the phosphoinositides. Phosphoinositides are involved in the communication of information across and within the cell membrane, and also function in cytoskeletal organisation and membrane dynamics, which suggests … Continue reading →

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Exercise and Spirulina: Effects on Anxiety

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Stress is a major cause of mood disorders including anxiety and depression. Effective lifestyle and nutritional strategies that can manage or reduce stress are therefore seen as being beneficial to the prevention or treatment of stress. Spirulina platensis is a … Continue reading →

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Spirulina as an Anxiolytic

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Spirulina platensis is a microscopic filamentous cyanobacterium which is commonly called a blue green algae. Spirulina can be dried and used as a food, and when it is consumed is a good source of certain nutrients. Around 50 to 70 … Continue reading →

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