Category Archives: Apples

Quercetin Absorption Varies Between Foods

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Mice Like Flavonoids Too: An Apple A Day Keeps The Vet Away

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Animal studies are interesting. Many dismiss their relevance to humans because of the differing physiological and biochemical systems of non-human animals. It is true that animals are dissimilar in many ways, and differences between humans and other mammals should not … Continue reading →

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An Apple a Day Keeps The Doctor Away

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Fruit consumption is associated with improved health outcomes. In particular those who consume more fruit have been observed to have lower rates of Western lifestyle diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and obesity. The reason that fruit is beneficial to … Continue reading →

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Flavonoids and Disease: Zutphen Elderly Study

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are bioactive polyphenolic plant compounds that may have health benefits in humans. In particular, flavonoids may be protective of cardiovascular disease if consumed regularly. The mechanism by which flavonoids may confer protection from cardiovascular disease is not known. However, … Continue reading →

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Uric Acid as an Antioxidant

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Epidemiology suggests that diets high in fruit are beneficial to the health because they decrease the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Interestingly, it is not understood why fruit is protective, although many theories have been put forward. Currently, it … Continue reading →

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