Category Archives: Brain

Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri): Cognitive Enhancer?

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) is an adaptogenic herb used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine as a general health tonic and anti-stress agent. Adaptogenic herbs are particularly useful as they allow the physiological functions of the consumer to be balanced during periods of … Continue reading →

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Mushrooms as a Source of Tryptophan and 5-Hydroxytryptophan

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Robert Barrington

The indoleamines are are group of neurotransmitters synthesised from the dietary amino acid tryptophan. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that can only be obtained from the diet. The important human indoleamines include serotonin, 5-hydroxytryptophan and melatonin. Dietary tryptophan is … Continue reading →

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Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri): Cognitive Enhancer

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) is a perennial plant found throughout the World. Brahmi belongs to the Plantaginaceae family of plants, also called the plantain family. Common names for Bacopa monniera include bacopa, water hyssop, herb of grace and indian pennywort. The … Continue reading →

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Drink Water to Improve Mood and Memory

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Saffron: Effective Against Depression?

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Saffron is a spice produced from the dried stigma of the blossom of the Crocus sativus plant. Saffron is a very expensive spice that is used traditionally in cooking. Medicinally, saffron has also been used for its ability to treat … Continue reading →

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Panax Ginseng: Effects in Humans

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Adaptogenic Herbs

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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The Benefits of Good Childhood Nutrition

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Undernutrition is a serious problem in the Third World. In most developing countries, child poverty is a real concern and it is estimated that around 200 million children under the age of 5 years living in Asia and Africa fail … Continue reading →

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Omega 3 Fats Against Depression?

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Omega 3 fats are a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids that have their first double bond 3 carbon atoms away from their methyl end. This group of fats includes the important essential dietary fat alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) … Continue reading →

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Vitamin B12 and Cognitive Performance

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that poor diet is a contributory factor in the development of not only poor cognitive function, but also age-related memory decline and dementia. Low levels of B vitamins have been linked to a number of cognitive problems, and … Continue reading →

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